In Argentina, a significant public outcry has emerged against President Javier Milei's controversial remarks regarding the country's Dirty War, a period marked by state terrorism and human rights abuses during the 1976–1983 dictatorship. Every March 24, Argentinians commemorate the 30,000 victims of this era, but Milei's administration has sought to deny and defend the actions of that period. This year, the annual remembrance saw hundreds of thousands marching under the slogan 'Memory, Truth, Justice,' explicitly protesting against Milei's support for the dictatorship. Additionally, Milei's foreign policy moves, including a suggestion to rally Latin American countries to sanction Venezuela and a promise to recover the Malvinas (Falkland Islands), have sparked further debate. His comments have not only drawn criticism domestically but have also been a subject of international media coverage. The uncle of Vice President Victoria Villarruel was notably in charge of a clandestine detention center during the dictatorship.
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Every March 24, Argentinians gather to remember 30k victims of state terrorism under a dictatorship. Far-right president Javier Milei denies those crimes against humanity. The uncle of VP Victoria Villarruel was in charge of a clandestine detention center. https://t.co/YQVteYuogs
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On March 24, hundreds of thousands of Argentines demonstrated under the banner of “Memory, Truth, Justice” for crimes committed by the 1976–1983 dictatorship. This year, marchers also protested Javier Milei’s expressions of support for the dictatorship. https://t.co/77UvvuERUE
Every March 24, Argentinians gather to remember its 30,000 victims of state terrorism. New far-right president President Javier Milei has worked to deny that memory of crimes against humanity — and defend the crimes’ perpetrators. https://t.co/77UvvuFpKc