Chilean military officer, dictator and former head of state (1973–2006)
Adoptees have recovered memories and DNA links to families torn apart during Pinochet’s regime. Reunions are accelerating as organisations push for justice; critics warn of ongoing exploitation and underfunded archives.
Chilean police have arrested retired colonel Nelson Haase Mazzei, who fled justice in 2023 after being sentenced for kidnapping and the murder of Víctor Jara and a prison director. The move marks the latest step in Chile’s long pursuit of accountability for crimes during Pinochet’s dictatorship, with Haase Mazzei awaiting immediate imprisonment.