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Editorial
It has been 25 years since Augusto Pinochet took power in Chile by
means of a bloody coup. However the world has not forgotten the crimes
committed by this dictator during his last regime.
A life member of the senate, Pinochet has been able to evade justice
hiding behind the military men of his country, who still administer
politics in a councealed way, with an apparent civil government headed
by Eduardo Frei.
Today however Pinochet´s "light" seems to be fading.
His arrest by the english government at Spain´s request, brings
hope to those who lived those days -as foreign spectators- that he
will be tried and judged at least for the crimes committed against
spanish citizens. It should remain clear that it is not possible to
apply to this assasin a punishment or a payment for the crimes of
humanity that he committed during his term in power.
Its fortunate for both the English and Spanish, that there is an effort
to try to bring the former dictator Augusto Pinochet to justice.
It is hopeful that there is the possibility of his being punished
him for the crimes committed during his regime. It's also fortunate
that the international community has the opportunity to support this
effort and that justice be rendered.
Bienal de Fotoperiodismo
México
October 23 1998 |
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