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Demonstrations
Massive spontaneous street demonstrations broke out throughout the country upon the learning of his death. His first act when landing in Santiago's airport was to triumphantly get up from his wheelchair to the acclaim of his supporters. He would be replaced by General Fernando Matthei.
After peacefully stepping down in 1990 Pinochet continued to serve as Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army until 10 March 1998 when he retired and became a senator-for-life in accordance with the 1980 Constitution. dollar - to align Chile's high inflation rate with the U. These policies produced what has been referred to as the "Miracle of Chile" but critics claim the government policies dramatically increased economic inequality.
