In the twists and turns of Chile’s past lies a persistent mystery: the death of the poet Pablo Neruda, which occurred in 1973 under the dictatorial reign of General Pinochet. A case that resurfaces with the recent order of the Santiago Court of Appeal requiring the reopening of the investigation.
Was Pablo Neruda, an emblematic figure of Chile, the victim of poisoning, orchestrated by the regime in place? This question has haunted the collective imagination since those close to the poet and the Communist Party relaunched the investigations. The hypothesis of an assassination looms following the revelations of a former assistant of Neruda, suggesting a fatal injection shortly before his planned exile in Mexico.
The official version of his disappearance, attributed to prostate cancer, is questioned by international experts. The investigation, relaunched after years of uncertainty, aims to clarify the gray areas surrounding the death of the famous writer, as well as the precise circumstances of his death.
A “meta-expertise” of previous analyses, a review of the death certificate and the hearing of new witnesses are planned as part of this new phase of investigation. The fight for truth and justice continues, symbolizing the desire of an entire nation to restore memory and pay tribute to the illustrious deceased poet.
The shadow of Pablo Neruda still looms over the Chilean cultural landscape, recalling the dark hours of the dictatorship and the incessant quest for truth and reparation. Its literary aura transcends eras, while fueling a mystery which, we hope, will soon find its outcome in the twists and turns of History.