History
On September 11, 1973, a military coup ended the democratic life of Chile and that of its elected president Salvador Allende, ushering in a 17-year-long dictatorship. During the coup, Allende addressed a series of impromptu speeches to the Chilean people from La Moneda palace, as it was being mortally attacked, expressing hope, compassion, and his conviction of a brighter future where democracy and justice ultimately prevail. His words have left a lasting impact around the world, inspiring thousands to continue the pursuit of these ideals.
Allende: Voices 40 Years After the Coup in Chile is a digital resource that documents, celebrates, and promotes Salvador Allende's legacy. It features Allende’s iconic last speech in the voices of Yoko Ono, Noam Chomsky, Gilberto Gil, Gael García, Pablo Milanés, and other international personalities who, through their work, create a fairer and more united world ⎯ as well as an interactive documentary chronicling the coup, a timeline of events, and a gallery of photos, audio, documents, and unpublished material.
Created in partnership with the Salvador Allende Foundation, and curated by Marcia Tambutti Allende, his granddaughter, this app is a journey celebrating the hope and happiness of the people in the victory of the Popular Union movement, the collective effort, and the love for Salvador Allende. While launched in the context of the 40 years since the coup, it is a positive and emotional work.
In 2017, Manuvo was awarded the Salvador Allende Presidential Medal for contributions to this project.
