Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is hospitalized Tuesday after suffering a mild stroke and fainting in his home. He later regains consciousness at a local military hospital.

Pinochet, 89, has suffered several strokes in recent years, including one a month ago for which he was also hospitalized.

The retired general suffers from diabetes, arthritis, and wears a pacemaker. Courts have twice cited his health as reasons to block his trial on charges of human rights abuses during his 1973-1990 dictatorship.

Retired General Guillermo Garin tells The Associated Press

Many opponents accuse Pinochet of exagerrating his health problems to escape trial.