Mila Burns

Associate Professor of Latin American and Latino Studies (Lehman College) and History (CUNY Graduate Center); author of Dictatorship Across Borders, researching Brazil–Chile relations and Cold War-era transnational repression.

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Nov 14, 2025 • 46min

Mila Burns, "Dictatorship Across Borders: Brazil, Chile, and the South American Cold War" (UNC Press, 2025)

Mila Burns, an Associate Professor of Latin American and Latino Studies, dives deep into Brazil's critical role in the Chilean coup of 1973. She unveils how archival research revealed Brazil's covert support for Pinochet, including providing weapons and intel. Discussing the dynamics of Cold War politics, she highlights Brazil's independent actions beyond U.S. influence. Burns also shares poignant stories of Brazilian exiles in Chile, exploring their struggles and resilience. Her meticulous research reshapes our understanding of power and resistance in South America.

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