What does Amnesty International think about Latin American governments calling for his release?
Amnesty International is also calling for their cooperation to uphold international commitments made by those same countries that have participated in the development of international standards that classify systematic “disappearances”, killings and torture as crimes against humanity. Amnesty International is also calling on the Chilean government to cooperate in this international effort. Other governments are also responsible for protecting the impunity of those who have committed human rights violations in their own country by passing laws which have prevented effective judicial investigations or failing to tackle other mechanisms of impunity. It is not surprising therefore that they have adopted such a negative position. Many non-governmental organizations in other Latin American countries are supportive of moves to bring Augusto Pinochet to justice. Is this a success to Amnesty International’s efforts? Amnesty International considers this a moment of hope for the relatives who are
