Hundreds of children disappeared during Argentina’s Dirty War. Fueled by hope and unwavering courage, their grandmothers came together to search for them, demanding justice and fighting to reunite broken families. NPR highlights their powerful and relentless pursuit of the truth
Argentina’s Dirty War (1976-1983), a dark and brutal era under the military dictatorship of Jorge Rafael Videla, saw thousands of people disappear amid CIA-backed anti-communist campaigns. This chilling chapter offers a powerful insight into the harsh realities of repression during the Cold War
Thousands of Jews were among Argentina’s “disappeared” during the military dictatorship, uncovering a chilling chapter of targeted repression that deeply affected many diverse communities throughout the nation
In Argentina, the quest to find grandchildren stolen during the Dirty War is a deeply moving mission, fueled by families’ unwavering passion for justice and truth. Committed organizations and activists work relentlessly to reunite these victims with their long-lost loved ones
They refused to stay silent: Argentina’s grandmothers have courageously fought for decades, boldly revealing the hidden stories of a stolen generation taken during the military dictatorship. Their relentless pursuit of truth and justice continues to inspire and resonate today
