Juan Guzmán Tapia
Juan Salvador Guzmán Tapia (Spanish pronunciation: [xwaŋ ɡusˈman ˈtapja]; 22 April 1939 – 22 January 2021) was a Chilean judge. He was the first Chilean judge to lead investigations and prosecute Augusto Pinochet for violations of human rights during his dictatorship between 1973 and 1990. As a special prosecutor, he used novel legal strategies to hold Pinochet and members of his military regime accountable for the killings and human rights violations during this period.
Juan Guzmán Tapia | |
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| Born | 22 April 1939 San Salvador, El Salvador |
| Died | 22 January 2021 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Chilean |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Known for | Augusto Pinochet's arrest and trial |
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