Five decades on, Chile still grapples with legacy of Pinochet dictatorship
In 1980, Pinochet had a new constitution voted in that granted him an extra term in office. But political opposition grew, with more and more nationwide protests. In 1988, the dictator lost a plebiscite on a new eight-year term. He was forced to organise elections, which he also lost, and finally relinquished power in 1990.