I witnessed the Pinochet regime’s fall. It offers hope – and a warning – for the US | Ariel Dorfman

November’s midterms bring parallels with a moment in October 1988. But Pinochet’s exit wasn’t the end of his influence A malignant, monomaniacal president, deeply unpopular, faces an election that could restrict his power and end his domination of his country. It is true that, to influence the outcome, he counts on a supine supreme court and his ability…