Summary
The article discusses the 50th anniversary of the military coup in Argentina that led to a dictatorship from 1976 to 1983. The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, a group formed by women seeking answers about their missing children during this period, continue their weekly marches for justice, despite challenges under the current government.
Key Facts
- The military coup in Argentina occurred 50 years ago and led to a dictatorship from 1976 to 1983.
- Taty Almeida became involved with the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo after her son, Alejandro, went missing in 1977.
- The group, known for marching in Buenos Aires, seeks justice for children abducted during the dictatorship.
- The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo have been active for 50 years, although many original members are now elderly.
- Argentina's current president, Javier Milei, has redirected resources away from pursuing accountability for past abuses.
- Almeida and others claim Milei downplays the human rights abuses that occurred during the dictatorship.
- Almeida, now 95, remains hopeful to find her son's remains before she passes away.
