Chilean general and dictator whose legacy divides—torn between economic modernisation and human rights abuses.
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.
The International Court of Justice is hearing Germany’s objections to Nicaragua’s genocide case, arguing the court lacks jurisdiction and that key claims are inadmissible. The hearings come amid ongoing Gaza violence and a wider legal battle over Israel’s actions in the territory. Germany is defending its arms exports while Nicaragua accuses Berlin of facilitating genocide through support for Israel.