Álvaro Mesa

Álvaro Mesa is a Chilean judge known for his expertise in human rights cases, particularly those related to the violations that occurred during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. He is currently presiding over the investigation into the case of Bernarda Vera, a woman previously presumed to be a victim of forced disappearance, whose recent discovery in Argentina has raised significant political and legal implications. His role in the court underscores the ongoing efforts to address historical injustices in Chile.