Monday, February 28, 2005

The Slow Pace of Justice in Chile.

While Pinochet himself has yet to be punished for his abuses while president, many others associated with his regime have been brought to justice. Recently, the British Riggs bank and two members of the Allbrittons family that controls it have been ordered to pay Pinochet's victims for their role in illegally protecting and hiding Pinochet's assets. While the amount is small, with $8 million to be paid by the bank and $1 million by the Allbrittons, it is still a victory nonetheless for Pinochet's victims. It is unfortunate that it is taking so long for justice to be brought in the matter.

Washington Post article here.

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