Arrest of Augusto Jose Ramon Pinochet
Pinochet returns to Chile
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2000 in Chile
Explore 10 historical events and records for Chile in 2000.
Historical records for Chile in 2000
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March
President of Chile
Takes office as President of Chile after winning the 1999-2000 runoff election.
Third Concertacion Government
Begins the first Chilean presidency held by a Socialist since Salvador Allende.
Arrest of Augusto Jose Ramon Pinochet
After having been placed under house arrest in Britain and initiating a judicial battle, he is eventually released on medical grounds by the then Home Secretary Jack Straw without facing trial
December
Arrest of Augusto Jose Ramon Pinochet
Pinochet is indicted for "kidnapping" 75 opponents in the Caravan of Death case - Guzman advanced the charge of "kidnapping" as they were officially "disappeared:"
Caravan of Death
Pinochet is indicted for "kidnapping" 75 opponents in the Caravan of Death case - Guzman advanced the charge of "kidnapping" as they were officially "disappeared:"
Other events (month unknown)
Chilean Goalscorer Becomes Italian Champion
Marcelo Salas contributes important goals as Lazio overtake Juventus on the final league day to claim the 1999–2000 Scudetto.
Constitution of Chile
Congress approves a constitutional amendment creating the status of "ex-president," which granted its owner immunity from prosecution and guaranteed him a financial allowance
Health Minister Appointment
President Ricardo Lagos appointed Michelle Bachelet as Chile's minister of health. She became a prominent public figure through efforts to improve access to medical services.
Portrait in Sepia
Allende published Portrait in Sepia, continuing her exploration of family histories across generations.
How these records were prepared
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