Fragile and dangerous: the international repercussion of the violence against foreigners in Chile during the coup of 1973

Abstract

The denial of citizenship rights make the international migrants more vulnerable to violence, especially when it comes from the state. However, the case of foreigners affected by the violence of the Chilean military coup of 1973 demonstrated that with the globalization, they can become an important channel of complaint once thrown into the transnational sphere. This article, based on an analysis of diplomatic documents available for research and interviews, aims to understand how this projection may represent a threat to state sovereignty. It is argued that the 1973 coup is an emblematic moment in the process of strengthening the agenda of human rights and participation of society in the international scene.