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From to , he was the leader of the military junta , which in declared him President of the Republic and thus the dictator of Chile ; [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] in , a referendum approved a new constitution confirming him in the office, after which he served as de jure president from to In December , the ruling military junta appointed Pinochet Supreme Head of the nation by joint decree, although without the support of one of the coup's instigators, Air Force General Gustavo Leigh.

After his rise to power, Pinochet persecuted leftists, socialists , and political critics, resulting in the executions of 1, to 3, people, [ 13 ] the internment of as many as 80, people , and the torture of tens of thousands. Under the influence of the free market —oriented " Chicago Boys ", Pinochet's military government implemented economic liberalization following neoliberalism , including currency stabilization, removed tariff protections for local industry, banned trade unions, and privatized social security and hundreds of state-owned enterprises.

Some of the government properties were sold below market price to politically connected buyers, including Pinochet's son-in-law Julio Ponce Lerou. Departing from these policies, Pinochet's government also caused the monetary crisis , and thus produced its devastating effects on the Chilean economy. He was later prosecuted for embezzlement , tax fraud , and kickbacks on arms deals.

Pinochet's year rule was given a legal framework through a controversial plebiscite, which approved a new constitution drafted by a government-appointed commission. After stepping down in , Pinochet continued to serve as Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army until 10 March , when he retired and became a senator-for-life in accordance with his Constitution.

However, while in London in Pinochet was arrested under an international arrest warrant in connection with numerous human rights violations.

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Following a legal battle, he was released on grounds of ill-health and returned to Chile on 3 March His school records show him to have been an average student, excelling in some topics and only just passing others. He returned to Infantry School in By late , Pinochet had been assigned to the "Carampangue" Regiment in the northern city of Iquique.

Three years later, he entered the Chilean War Academy but had to postpone his studies because, being the youngest officer, he had to carry out a service mission in the coal zone of Lota. The following year, he returned to his studies in the academy. After obtaining the title of Officer Chief of Staff, in , he returned to teach at the Military School.