3 March 2000Arrest of Augusto Jose Ramon PinochetAugusto Jose Ramon Pinochet
Pinochet returns to Chile
Historical records for Chile in 2000, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Pinochet returns to Chile
Takes office as President of Chile after winning the 1999-2000 runoff election.
Begins the first Chilean presidency held by a Socialist since Salvador Allende.
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
Pinochet is indicted for "kidnapping" 75 opponents in the Caravan of Death case - Guzman advanced the charge of "kidnapping" as they were officially "disappeared:"
Pinochet is indicted for "kidnapping" 75 opponents in the Caravan of Death case - Guzman advanced the charge of "kidnapping" as they were officially "disappeared:"
Congress approves a constitutional amendment creating the status of "ex-president," which granted its owner immunity from prosecution and guaranteed him a financial allowance
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