Augusto Pinochet
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Though Mr. Piñera represents an alliance of right-wing parties, he has tried to deprive the left of the political use of its favorite punching bag by openly criticizing Gen. Augusto Pinochet, the military dictator who ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. This election is less polarized between democracy and dictatorship than the three previous votes held since General Pinochet left power, and that makes it more difficult. Mr. Piñera questioned the competency of the center-left coalition that has governed the country since the Pinochet dictatorship, pointing to what he described as squandered opportunities.