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Argentina's Torture Site Memorial Faces Budget Cuts, Reduced Hours

3/24/2026

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The military compound in Buenos Aires, once a torture site during Argentina's dictatorship, serves as a memorial.
Budget cuts by President Javier Milei have severely affected operations, including staff layoffs.
The museum now closes three days a week.
Carlos Muñoz, a political activist from that era, expressed frustration at the site's decline.
Argentina commemorates the 50th anniversary of the military coup and the ongoing struggle for truth and justice.

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The military compound in Buenos Aires, once a torture site during Argentina's dictatorship, serves as a memorial.
Budget cuts by President Javier Milei have severely affected operations, including staff layoffs.
The museum now closes three days a week.
Carlos Muñoz, a political activist from that era, expressed frustration at the site's decline.
Argentina commemorates the 50th anniversary of the military coup and the ongoing struggle for truth and justice.