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Families Bury Remains of Disappeared in Tucumán

3/24/2026

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Ramos and Cerrotta Laid to Rest

Eduardo Ramos and Alicia Cerrotta were laid to rest in Tucumán after disappearing during the 1976 military coup, with their remains found at Pozo de Vargas.
Human rights groups estimate about 30,000 disappearances under the dictatorship, and the search for remains has fallen to relatives and activists due to state inaction and budget cuts under President Javier Milei.
The mausoleum at Tafi Viejo cemetery remains largely empty awaiting identifications.

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Survivors Share Testimonies

Survivors of Argentina's 1976 coup are sharing experiences 50 years later, showing the enduring impact of state terror.
Miriam Lewin, kidnapped in 1977, recalls brutal conditions at ESMA.
Ana Careaga, pregnant during captivity, endured torture and gave birth in exile.
Pablo Díaz survived Noche de los Lápices and witnessed the theft of babies.
Their testimonies helped convict perpetrators and reveal the scale of state terrorism, with about 30,000 disappearances.

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Ramos and Cerrotta Laid to Rest

Eduardo Ramos and Alicia Cerrotta were laid to rest in Tucumán after disappearing during the 1976 military coup, with their remains found at Pozo de Vargas.
Human rights groups estimate about 30,000 disappearances under the dictatorship, and the search for remains has fallen to relatives and activists due to state inaction and budget cuts under President Javier Milei.
The mausoleum at Tafi Viejo cemetery remains largely empty awaiting identifications.

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