The mystery of poet Pablo Neruda’s death continues

The World

The revered Chilean poet Pablo Neruda died nearly 50 years ago, but questions remain about the cause of his death. Was it from cancer, or was it foul play? A new report was supposed to shed some light on the mystery, but as The World’s Sarah Birnbaum reports, it has left many questions unanswered.

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