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Chilean Socialist Party (1987–1990)

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The Chilean Socialist Party (Spanish: el Partido Socialista Chileno (PSCH)) was a political party in Chile, that self-identified as left-wing and which existed legally from 20th June 1988 to 9th May 1990. It has been claimed that it was formed as a tool for gathering support for the Pinochet dictatorship during its last years; the party used the traditional logo of the Socialist Party of Chile, a party then illegal.[1] The leader of the party – Juan Carlos Moraga – has denied he formed the party to defend the dictatorship.[2]

The party has been characterized as a "political Frankenstein".[3]

The party used the logo of the Socialist Party of Chile, which was banned at the time.

Sources and footnotes

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  1. ^ "Edición del Sábado 12 de Agosto de 1989 – página 007 – Canal Hemeroteca". archivo.elperiodico.com.
  2. ^ Ltda, Iflexus. "JUAN CARLOS MORAGA DUQUE RESPONDE ACUSACIONES DE CONCEJAL PASCUAL". RADIO POLAR.
  3. ^ El más peligroso maquinador del travestismo político se llama Juan Carlos Moraga Duque