Vital Connections

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The evolution of social security in Chile, particularly its privatization during the Pinochet regime, is examined through three pivotal historical periods: the mid-1920s, the late 1960s, and the early to mid-1970s. Borzutzky provides a comprehensive analysis of social inequalities and the political landscape, illustrating how Chile's social security system projected a facade of unity while masking deep-seated disparities. The narrative crafted by the regime emphasized individualism, ultimately leading to significant human rights violations as it suppressed the people's aspirations for genuine reform.