50 Years since the Coup: The Library of Good Memory that Must Not Be Missing at Home and in Schools
This article highlights the importance of children's and young adult literature in addressing themes of memory, identity, and democracy 50 years after Argentina's last military dictatorship.
The Official Story: How the Night of the First Oscar for Argentine Cinema Happened on a Date of High Symbolic Power
'The Official Story' made history by winning Argentina's first Oscar on March 24, 1986, a date that marked ten years since the last military coup in the country.
VIDEO: Argentina remembers 50 years of military coup
Argentina commemorates the 50th anniversary of the military coup amid ongoing calls for justice and human rights accountability.
Declassified files: the secret documents that guided the repression of the dictatorship
This article explores newly declassified documents that reveal the extent of the Argentine dictatorship's repressive measures during its rule.
The significant role played by the Church in the events leading up to the last military coup
The article examines the crucial yet discreet role of the Catholic Church in Argentina during the events that culminated in the last military dictatorship, as revealed by newly declassified documents.
What Dictators Do, Experts Say: Trump's Golden Coin Causes a Stir
Experts criticize Trump's promotional use of a golden coin, likening it to actions typical of dictators.
Why is March 24 a holiday in Argentina?
March 24 is a national holiday in Argentina, commemorating the victims of the military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983.
In a novel for teenagers, Mónica Zwaig connects the dictatorship with AI
Mónica Zwaig's latest novel for teenagers weaves together themes of Argentina's dictatorship and artificial intelligence as a means to explore history.
South, wall, and then... Argentina after the coup
The article reflects on the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup in Argentina, which marked the beginning of a dark period in the country’s history, initially met with mixed reactions from the public.
50 Years After the Coup: The Martínez de Hoz Plan Seen from the Inner Machinery
A recent book by Chilean economist Sebastián Edwards examines the critical aspects of economic policy under Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, contrasting it with the disarray of Argentina's economic policy during a similar dictatorship.
50 Years since March 24, 1976: The Most Furious and Announced Coup Began to Brew Long Before
The article reflects on the 50th anniversary of the military coup in Argentina, highlighting the social, economic, and political factors that led to this upheaval.
When the long night began
The article reflects on the atmosphere and events surrounding the coup d'état in Argentina on March 24, 1976, focusing on the moments of fear and repression that followed.
Milei, a revisionist president 50 years after the coup
Argentinian President Javier Milei faces criticism from human rights organizations and historians for his revisionist views on the country's military dictatorship as the nation marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup.
Estela de Carlotto, president of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo: 'We are very old, but the grandchildren will continue the search'
Estela de Carlotto, at 95, reflects on her lifelong fight for human rights and the ongoing legacy of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo on the 50th anniversary of the Argentine coup.
A voracious cinephile and prestigious critic who exercised censorship with absurd passion
The article reflects on Miguel Paulino Tato's role in the censorship of cinema during Argentina's last dictatorship, highlighting the absurdity and seriousness of cultural repression.
The resignation of the Minister of Defense represents only relief for the crisis in Venezuela
Vladimir Padrino's departure from the Venezuelan Armed Forces highlights significant political shifts following Nicolás Maduro's dictatorship.
Juca de Oliveira combined art with political activism and was a political exile in Bolivia
Juca de Oliveira, a notable Brazilian actor and playwright, passed away, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with political activism and a notable history of exile during Brazil's military dictatorship.
Family of worker killed by the dictatorship will receive certificate with real cause of death after 50 years
The family of Manoel Fiel Filho, a worker who died under the dictatorship in Brazil, will finally receive a death certificate that reflects the true cause of his death, 50 years later.
From testimony and denunciation to irony and humor: a cultural battle of 50 years for the memory of the dictatorship in Argentina
The article discusses the ongoing cultural battle in Argentina regarding the memory of the dictatorship's legacy, particularly in light of the current government's actions that downplay state terrorism and human rights abuses.
1976-2026: the memory
The article reflects on the importance of remembering the military dictatorship in Argentina as the country approaches the 50th anniversary of its onset in 2026.
Graciela Fernández Meijide: 'The dictatorship left a great fear of dictatorial governments'
Graciela Fernández Meijide reflects on the lasting impact of Argentina's dictatorship, emphasizing the fear it instilled regarding authoritarian regimes.
This story is not closed
The article reflects on the lasting impact and evolving memory of the violent events and horrors experienced during Argentina's 1970s dictatorship.
The Process and the Debacle of the State
The article discusses the significant historical impact of Argentina's last military dictatorship and its role in the decline of the state.
The unfinished understanding of Never Again
The article discusses the ongoing relevance and incomplete understanding of the Never Again (Nunca Más) report in Argentina, originating from the dictatorship's atrocities.
Jaime Malamud Goti: 'The trials aimed to restore the citizen status of the victims of violence'
Jaime Malamud Goti discusses the significance of the trials against military leaders in Argentina, emphasizing their role in affirming the rights of victims of violence during the dictatorship.
José Ignacio López: 'Videla's conscience betrayed him when he spoke about the disappeared'
José Ignacio López, a journalist known for questioning dictator Jorge Rafael Videla about Argentina's disappeared during the Dirty War, reflects on the challenges of reporting during a dictatorship.
Cinema, a continuous reflection of the traumas of an era
The article discusses how Argentine cinema has continuously reflected the traumas of the military dictatorship and has persisted in addressing historical memory over the past four decades.
The sister of the Carranza twins, missing in La Perla, wrote a letter to Milei asking for forensic support to continue the investigation
The sister of the Carranza twins, who disappeared during Argentina's dictatorship, has appealed to President Milei for more funding to support forensic investigations into their case.
Revealing a military dictatorship strategy to prevent Church claims regarding the disappeared
Investigators reveal how Argentina's military government strategically managed the Catholic Church to mitigate criticisms about its human rights violations during the dictatorship.
How art and human rights built the culture of memory in Argentina
The article explores the relationship between art and human rights in Argentina and how they contributed to the formation of a culture of memory over the past fifty years of democracy.
The survival of ideas and intellectuals in exile and internal resistance between 1976 and 1983
The article discusses the experiences of Argentine intellectuals during the military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983, highlighting those who went into exile and those who remained in the country.
Crisis of Democracy: "There are attempts at censorship - even in Germany"
Slovak author Michal Hvorecky reflects on the risks of authoritarianism facing democracies today, drawing from his experiences under a socialist dictatorship in Slovakia.
Two brothers and a book-home to recover the family destroyed by the dictatorship
The article discusses a book created by siblings Martín and Ana Julia Bonetto that serves as a memorial and a personal account of their family's history affected by Argentina's dictatorship.
Where the bodies of 1652 missing persons were found
The article details the discovery of the remains of 1652 individuals who went missing, likely during Argentina's military dictatorship.
The political and military x-ray of SIDE during the dictatorship on the Montoneros, the ERP, the PC, and the PO
Declassified documents detail the political, ideological, and military assessments made by Argentina's SIDE in 1983 on various leftist groups.
Argentina declassifies intelligence documents from the dictatorship
Argentina has declassified and published nearly 500 pages of intelligence documents from the period of its last dictatorship, which lasted from 1973 to 1983.
Remembering March 24, Fifty Years Later
The article reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Argentine coup d'état, examining the ongoing societal struggles for reconciliation in the aftermath of the military dictatorship.
The SIDE began the declassification of secret documents on the military dictatorship
The SIDE has started the process of declassifying historical documents related to Argentina's military dictatorship from 1973-1983, making them accessible to the public for the first time.
What happened on March 24, 1976, explained for children
The article explains the significance of March 24, a national holiday in Argentina, which commemorates the victims of the military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983, in a way that's accessible for children.
What happened on March 24, 1976, a secondary summary
The article discusses the significance of March 24, 1976, in Argentina's history as the day a military coup led to a dark period characterized by state terrorism and human rights violations.
Nigeria: I Found Safety in UK During Military Era - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu reflects on his refuge in the UK during Nigeria's military dictatorship, expressing gratitude for Britain's support during that challenging period.
TERRORISTS ATTACKED ⟩ The bloodiest campaign of ETA began when Franco's dictatorship ended
The article discusses the start of ETA's most violent campaign following the end of Franco's dictatorship in Spain.
50 Years Since the Coup: "Never Again to the Violence of the Dictatorship and Always More to a Just Democracy," the Church Requested
On the 50th anniversary of Argentina's military coup, the Church emphasizes its commitment to democracy and calls for critical reflection on current societal challenges.
Museums, social networks, microspaces, and book fairs: the new scenarios of critical thinking
The article discusses the evolution of intellectual debates in Argentina, contrasting past discussions among intellectuals during the dictatorship with today's rapid digital interactions.
Tinubu recounts UK protection during pro-democracy struggle
President Bola Tinubu talks about the support he received in the UK during Nigeria's military dictatorship at a banquet in Windsor Castle.
The names of the 12 identified disappeared persons in the clandestine detention center La Perla were revealed
Today, 12 names of disappeared individuals identified at the La Perla clandestine detention center in Córdoba, Argentina, were disclosed following work by the Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team (EAAF).
Vlastislav Bříza's Hit: The Hormuz Strait as a Key Trump Card in the Hands of the Iranian Dictatorship
Vlastislav Bříza discusses the strategic importance of the Hormuz Strait for Iranian power.
Cubans in the Eye of the Hurricane: Cuba Prepares to Sacrifice Díaz-Canel
Cuba is facing a potential political upheaval as President Díaz-Canel's government is scrutinized amidst comments from former President Trump about taking control of the island.
With his brother and best friend missing, Marcelo Brodsky revives the story of an image that moved the world
Marcelo Brodsky reflects on a significant photograph from his past amidst the backdrop of Argentina's military dictatorship, as he prepares for a 50-year commemoration of the coup that led to widespread repression.
What happened on March 24, explained for children
The article explains the significance of March 24 in Argentina as a day to commemorate the victims of the last military dictatorship and provides guidance on how to explain its importance to children.