On the anniversary of the 1976 military coup, Argentines push back against leaders revising history
Argentina's President Milei sparks controversy by challenging historical narrative and seeking justice for all victims of 1976 military coup.
- Bilawal Riaz
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Argentina commemorated the 48th anniversary of the 1976 military coup with President Javier Milei stirring controversy by seeking justice not only for victims of the dictatorship but also for those targeted by leftist guerrillas before the coup. This move has divided opinions, with some fearing a revision of the country’s historical narrative and the potential dilution of the rallying cry “Nunca Mas” (Never Again). Milei’s administration challenges the established account of the number of disappeared persons, insisting on a lower figure than the widely accepted 30,000. This shift in perspective has sparked protests and concerns about a possible erosion of human rights progress made in holding the past regime accountable.