CNN —A Chilean national who’s been wanted in that country in the killing of leftist singer-songwriter Victor Jara 50 years ago is now in custody in Florida, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said.
Pedro Barrientos was arrested last week during a traffic stop in Deltona, Florida, ICE announced Tuesday.
Barrientos, a former military officer, was charged by a Chilean judge in 2012 in the brutal 1973 killing of Jara.
Chilean singer Victor Jara was tortured and killed during the country's military dictatorship in 1973.
Victor Jara, a popular folk musician, was among the most famous victims.”Demonstrators carry a flag with Victor Jara's image during a protest against the Chilean government in January 2020.
Persons:
CNN —, who’s, Victor Jara, Pedro Barrientos, Barrientos, Jara, “ Barrientos, ”, John Condon, Augusto Pinochet, Salvador Allende, “, Victor Jara's, Marcelo Hernandez
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Locations:
Florida, Deltona , Florida, Chilean, Chile