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Federal Court Confirms 12 Victims of Argentina's Dictatorship

3/14/2026

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A federal court in Córdoba, Argentina, confirmed the identification of 12 victims from the military dictatorship (1976-1983) from remains found at the La Calera military garrison.
The Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team used advanced techniques to uncover the remains, which showed signs of gunshot wounds.
The discovery coincides with the upcoming 50th anniversary of the coup that initiated the dictatorship.
Human rights organizations are mobilizing for a march on March 24, urging the public to honor the disappeared and demand accountability.
Tensions have risen with President Javier Milei's government, which has questioned the widely accepted figure of 30,000 disappeared.

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A federal court in Córdoba, Argentina, confirmed the identification of 12 victims from the military dictatorship (1976-1983) from remains found at the La Calera military garrison.
The Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team used advanced techniques to uncover the remains, which showed signs of gunshot wounds.
The discovery coincides with the upcoming 50th anniversary of the coup that initiated the dictatorship.
Human rights organizations are mobilizing for a march on March 24, urging the public to honor the disappeared and demand accountability.
Tensions have risen with President Javier Milei's government, which has questioned the widely accepted figure of 30,000 disappeared.