the Argentine military dictatorship

The Argentine military dictatorship, lasting from 1976 to 1983, was a period when the military government took control of the country, suspending elected institutions and suppressing political opposition. This regime aimed to eliminate leftist groups and perceived threats, often using violence, censorship, and human rights abuses, including imprisonments, torture, and disappearances of thousands. The dictatorship also pursued economic policies that impacted the nation’s stability. Internationally condemned, it ended with Argentina transitioning back to civilian democratic rule, leaving a legacy of trauma and ongoing efforts for justice and remembrance.