DATE=10/8/1999
TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT
TITLE=CHILE/PINOCHET REACT (S-ONLY)
NUMBER=2-254795
BYLINE=BILL RODGERS
DATELINE=RIO DE JANEIRO
CONTENT=
INTRO: There is mixed reaction in Chile to the verdict in
London to proceed with the extradition of former Chilean
dictator, Augusto Pinochet, to Spain for prosecution. V-O-
A's Bill Rodgers reports from our South American bureau.
TEXT: There were cries of despair from some and joyous
outbursts from others as the verdict was handed down in
London. Supporters and opponents of retired general,
Augusto Pinochet, had been holding all-night vigils in
Santiago awaiting the ruling.
Chilean Human rights groups and family-members of those who
were victims of the dictatorship celebrated the decision --
calling it a victory for justice. Some three-thousand
people were murdered or disappeared during General
Pinochet's 17-year rule -- which began in 1973 when he led a
military coup overthrowing socialist President Salvador
Allende.
At the Pinochet Foundation, supporters vowed to continue the
struggle against the general's extradition. Foundation
members say they are now pinning their hopes that the ailing
83-year old former dictator will be allowed to return home
on humanitarian grounds. (Signed)
NEB/WFR/JO
08-Oct-1999 08:50 AM EDT (08-Oct-1999 1250 UTC)
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Source: Voice of America
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