Military dictatorship of Chile (1973–1990) themselves by trying to burn and destroy incriminating evidence. Such actions had the effect of justifying the existence of heavily armed forces in Chile. And by extension, justified the dictatorship's conduct against such "violent" offenders. In the 1970s junta members Gustavo Leigh and Augusto Pinochet clashed on several occasions beginning in the day of the 1973 Chilean coup d'état. Leigh criticized Pinochet for having joined the coup very late and then pretending to keep all power for himself. In December 1974 Leigh opposed the proposal to name Pinochet president of Chile. Leigh recalls about that moment that, "Pinochet was furious,
Visa policy of Chile Visa policy of Chile Visitors to Chile must obtain a visa from one of the Chilean diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. Chile generally maintains a reciprocal visa policy with other countries. Holders of passports of the following 92 jurisdictions can visit Chile without a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted): Citizens of can visit Chile without a visa for up to 90 days; however, if they enter through Santiago International Airport and travel as tourists, they must pay a "reciprocity fee" of $117. Citizens of can apply for a no-fee