Autogolpe

noun

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Noun

1
An autocoup, especially one in a Spanish-speaking country.
"The U.S. rightly treats this “autogolpe” like an open military coup, suspending all but humanitarian assistance."

Synonyms

autocoup self-coup

Example

"The U.S. rightly treats this “autogolpe” like an open military coup, suspending all but humanitarian assistance."

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish autogolpe.

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