Hugo Alfredo Irurzún
ParaguayguerrillaMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hugo Alfredo Irurzún, also known as 'Capitán Santiago', was a member of the revolutionary group responsible for the assassination of former Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza Debayle. Following the attack, he was captured by the authorities but tragically died due to the tortures inflicted upon him by the police of that era.
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Hugo Alfredo Irurzún, also known as 'Capitán Santiago', was captured and died under police custody.
A 46 años del “bazucazo” a Somoza, el atentado que sacudió el régimen de Stroessner - NacionalesABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·Paraguay· 2026-09-17
Paraguay· 2026-09-17
Hugo Alfredo Irurzún, alias 'Capitán Santiago', was captured and later died due to police torture.
A 45 años del asesinato de Somoza en Asunción: esta es la historia - NacionalesABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·Paraguay· 2025-09-17
Paraguay· 2025-09-17
