General Jorge Rafael Videla

Jorge Rafael Videla was an Argentine military officer who served as the country's president from 1976 to 1981. He came to power through a military coup, overthrowing the government amid political unrest. His regime was marked by severe human rights abuses, including the imprisonment, torture, and disappearance of thousands of perceived opponents in what is known as the Dirty War. Videla's leadership is associated with authoritarian control and repression, and he was later convicted for human rights violations after Argentina returned to democracy. His rule remains a significant and controversial period in Argentine history.