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The Rebellious Voice of 1980s Chile

Published January 13, 2017 at 3:37 PM EST

Thousands died during Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet's 17-year rule. Yet, one local punk band "Los Prisioneros" dared to speak out in Pinochet's Chile and became the voice of a generation.

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