1972 in Chile
overview of Chile-related events during the year of 1972
The following lists events that happened during 1972 in Chile.
Incumbents
President of Chile: Salvador Allende
Events
January
January 2 – The former president Eduardo Frei Montalva in a press article accuses the Popular Unity government of destroying the country.
The president of the Communist Party, Luis Corvalán calls for revolution against the government by declaring that "the path of violence is not excluded whatever the form."
January 4 – The Supreme Court of Justice rejects the thesis of the Executive in the appeal of the requisition of the Yarur Industry, arguing the Commercial Court was competent to hear the appeal filed by the company.
January 6 – The existence of an agreement between Chile and Cuba to exchange school textbooks is denounced.
January 7 – President Salvador Allende appoints the interior minister, José Tohá as the new defense minister.
January 16 – Complementary elections of a senator for O'Higgins and Colchagua and a deputy for Linares . The opposition candidates won.
January 25 – A new Soviet delegation arrives in Chile to discuss bilateral agreements with the UP government.
January 28 – The Comptroller General of the Republic reports the entry of 1,178 Cubans since September 1970.
February
February 2 – The XIII Viña del Mar International Song Festival is held, animated by César Antonio Santis and Gabriela Velasco.
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