Chile captures fugitive convicted of singer Victor Jara's murder under Pinochet

Nelson Haase, a fugitive convicted of kidnapping and murdering Chilean folk singer Victor Jara, has been captured. Jara's death occurred in 1973, following Chile's military coup led by Augusto Pinochet. Haase was one of those found guilty of the crime, but had evaded authorities until now. His capture marks a significant development in the pursuit of justice for Jara's family and supporters.

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