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Miguel Enríquez (1944-1974) was a Chilean physician, Marxist revolutionary, and one of the founders of the Movimiento de Izquierda Revolucionaria (MIR). He became the organization's secretary general in 1967 and remained in that role until his death. Enríquez was killed on October 5, 1974, during an armed confrontation with agents of Chile's Dirección de Inteligencia Nacional (DINA) in Santiago.
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What was Miguel Enríquez's role in the MIR?
Miguel Enríquez was a Chilean physician and Marxist revolutionary who helped found the Movimiento de Izquierda Revolucionaria, or MIR. He became its secretary general in 1967 and held that position until his death in 1974.
When did Miguel Enríquez die?
Miguel Enríquez was killed on October 5, 1974, during a confrontation with Chilean security forces in Santiago. He was 30 years old.
What was the MIR under Miguel Enríquez?
The MIR was a clandestine Chilean revolutionary organization that opposed the military dictatorship established after the 1973 coup. Under Enríquez, it combined Marxist politics with underground resistance.
Was Miguel Enríquez a doctor before becoming a revolutionary?
Yes. Enríquez trained as a physician before devoting himself to revolutionary politics and the MIR, making his medical background an important part of his biography.
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