Mental tests for Pinochet

Santiago - Former Chilean dictator Gen Augusto Pinochet will undergo mental health tests, and his trial for crimes against humanity…

Santiago - Former Chilean dictator Gen Augusto Pinochet will undergo mental health tests, and his trial for crimes against humanity set for October 9th will be delayed, a Santiago court announced yesterday.

The tests, to take place within 30 days, were ordered by the judge who has been investigating the case to determine whether Gen Pinochet is mentally competent to stand trial..