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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