Former dictator General Augusto Pinochet suffered a mild stroke today, fainting at his home before regaining consciousness at a military hospital, his spokesman said.

Former dictator General Augusto Pinochet was rushed to a hospital today for an undisclosed health problem and was being examined by doctors.

Former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet has been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke. It comes as an appeals court is determining whether to uphold his indictment and house arrest on human rights charges.

Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet suffered a stroke, but is in a stable condition at Santiago’s Army Hospital today, hospital officials said.

Chile’s Supreme Court has stripped former dictator Augusto Pinochet of his immunity from prosecution, reviving the hopes of his foes who want him to stand trial for atrocities under his 1973-1990 regime.

Associates of General Augusto Pinochet have warned he may refuse interrogation by the judge seeking to try him.