# Former soldier jailed for 1973 murder of Chilean folk singer Víctor Jara

A retired Chilean army officer has been sentenced to prison for the 1973 murder of folk singer Víctor Jara, a symbol of resistance during the Pinochet dictatorship. The conviction, more than 50 years after the killing, marks a rare instance of justice for crimes committed under the regime. The case underscores ongoing efforts to hold perpetrators of human rights abuses accountable in Chile.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3w0xwj8vzyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:49:45 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/27/pinochet-era-soldier-jailed-for-killing-folk-singer-victor-jara-chile) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:27:44 GMT