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CHILE: FORMER MILITARY LEADER PINOCHET RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL

(17 Feb 1996) Spanish/Nat Former military leader Gen. Augusto Pinochet has been released from a military hospital just two days after being admitted for tests relating to a sudden episode of high blood pressure. The Santiago Military Hospital said Pinochet, 80, was in good condition and went home shortly before noon on Friday. Heavy security surrounded the Santiago Military Hospital where Gen. Augusto Pinochet spent some time this week undergoing tests. The elderly General was hospitalised for tests after a small bout of ill health due to high blood pressure. Pinochet seized control of the country in a bloody military coup in 1973 and ruled until 1990. He remains commander in chief of the army despite stepping down from power. The constitution constructed and written by his regime prevents the civilian president from firing him. His health belied his hospital visit, he showed no sign of faltering at a celebration held in his honour, standing to blow out a candle and drink a toast with other guests. He received a pacemaker in 1993, and is considered to be in generally good health. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...