Meaning of autogolpe | Babel Free

Definitions

An autocoup, especially one in a Spanish-speaking country.

Examples

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

“Marx was mocking Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte who had just seized power in a coup (or, in the interest⟳ of technical precision, an autogolpe), declaring himself emperor.”

“Unfortunately for Trump, and fortunately for the country, he has not been able to bend⟳ reality to his desires. Key election officials and federal judges have⟳ refused his call⟳ to throw⟳ out votes, create⟳ chaos and clear a path for the autogolpe he hopes to accomplish.”

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