Hugo Alfredo Iruzún
ParaguaymilitantMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hugo Alfredo Iruzún, also known as Captain Santiago, was implicated in the assassination of Anastasio Somoza, marking a significant event in the struggle against authoritarian rule in Latin America. His involvement in the attack led to his capture, and he later died under torture while in police custody, symbolizing the brutal crackdown on dissent during the Stroessner dictatorship.
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Hugo Alfredo Iruzún, also known as Captain Santiago, was the only person captured for the attack on Somoza.
Con imágenes históricas de televisión y testimonios, esta nota retrata el atentado a Somoza - NacionalesABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·Paraguay· 2026-09-17
Paraguay· 2026-09-17
