[alpine]

Pinochet was a useful asset to the UK during the Falklands war, keeping regular Argentine troops committed to the mainland and helping UK Special Forces carry out clandestine missions there. In actuality, 'morality' and the 'rule of law', when quoted by politicians, are platitudes. The reality is rewards are expected and granted for political favours, and I think it is likely Pinochet's ill health was simply a convenient excuse to release him.

[brudgers]

Ecuadorian Anglo relations are currently strained over the sovereignty of the Falklands/Malvinas.

http://articles.cnn.com/2012-02-05/americas/world_americas_v...

[barking]

Link to BBC report from the time http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/599526.stm