Introduction
In the early 1900s, Chile underwent rapid industrialization and urbanization, leading to new challenges and potential solutions. During this time, various socialist and nationalist movements emerged, challenging the established conservative liberal way of life. The economic crisis of 1929 and political conflicts raised questions about the legitimacy of capitalism and liberal democracy. Nazismo, a nationalist party with messianic aspirations, emerged as a response to these challenges and aimed to find a balance between traditional and modern thought in Chile. The traditional elite faced challenges from multiple sides, including liberal ideologies that were gaining traction worldwide.
The History of Chilean Fascism
Jose Gonzales von Marees, also known as "El Jefe," was a prominent leader of the Chilean National Socialist movement (MNS), commonly referred to as "Nazismo,” which operated from 1932 to 1938. He played a pivotal role as the creator, thinker, and leader of one of th…
