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.