41. In Santiago, the Chilean government banned a pro-Pinochet rally scheduled Wednesday because of fears of violence. 42. Lawyers for the Chilean government told the seven-judge panel Tuesday that even under the convention, Chile still enjoys principal jurisdiction. 43. No matter how the Lords rule, the Chilean government expects trouble at home. 44. Outside the Chilean Embassy, several scuffles broke out as police prevented jeering protesters from entering the building or blocking the path of Chilean government officials. 45. Several people, virtually all Chilean according to the Chilean government, were receiving police protection after receiving threats by mail or telephone in connection with the Pinochet arrest. 46. Spain is seeking his extradition, though the Chilean government has protested his arrest. 47. Spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said the Vatican made its appeal about a month ago after a request from the Chilean government. 48. The Chilean government has asked people to remain calm and not reopen old political wounds in response to the arrest in London of former dictator Augusto Pinochet. 49. The Chilean government says it does not recognize the jurisdiction of any foreign courts over events that occurred in Chile. 50. The Chilean government warned its military commanders Tuesday to avoid fueling tensions on the eve of a ruling over the fate of former dictator Gen Augusto Pinochet. |