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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 o
by alpine 14y ago
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.
- barking 14y agoLink to BBC report from the time http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/599526.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/599526.stm
- brudgers 14y agoEcuadorian Anglo relations are currently strained over the sovereignty of the Falklands/Malvinas. http://articles.cnn.com/2012-02-05/americas/world_americas_venezuela-argentina-dispute_1_argentina-and-britain-falklands-islas-malvinas?_s=PM:AMERICAS http://articles.cnn.com/2012-02-05/americas/world_americas_v...