Who was Roberto Rafael Videla?

Jorge Rafael Videla, (born August 2, 1925, Mercedes, Argentina—died May 17, 2013, Buenos Aires), career military officer who was president of Argentina from 1976 to 1981.

Who were the disappeared in Argentina?

During Argentina’s dictatorship, the regime “disappeared” and killed some 30,000 opponents. One of them was Omar Marocchi. An alleged perpetrator, a former military commander, has been tracked down in Berlin.

Why was there a coup in Argentina in 1976?

A group of military officials, tasked by Perón to aide the vice-president, took control in an effort to revitalize Argentina’s deteriorating political and social climate. This shift in governance paved the way for the ensuing coup. On February 5, 1975 Operativo Independencia was launched.

How many dictators did Argentina have?

In the 53 years since the first military coup in 1930, until the last dictatorship fell in 1983, the military ruled the country for 25 years, imposing 14 dictators under the title of “president”, one every 1.7 years on average.

What happened to the natives of Argentina?

For decades, indigenous peoples in Argentina have been treated like second class citizens, subjected to violence, intimidation and discrimination with their human rights ignored. In recent months, their claims and demands have started to gain traction on the political and social agenda in Argentina.

Is Videla still alive?

Deceased (1925–2013)
Jorge Rafael Videla/Living or Deceased

Who started the dirty war?

After a military junta led by Gen Jorge Videla seized power in Argentina on 24 March 1976, it began a campaign to wipe out left-wing opponents. Some 30,000 people were killed or forcibly disappeared during the “Dirty War”, as the campaign came to be known.

Who was the leader of the military dictatorship in Argentina?

In this capacity, Bergoglio was the highest ranking Jesuit in Argentina during the military dictatorship led by General Jorge Videla (1976-1983). He later became bishop and archbishop of Buenos Aires. Pope John Paul II elevated him to the title of cardinal in 2001

How many people were killed by Videla in Argentina?

In the book Disposición Final by Argentine journalist Ceferino Reato, Videla confirms for the first time that between 1976 and 1983, 8.000 Argentines have been murdered by his regime. The bodies were hidden or destroyed to prevent protests at home and abroad.

What did Cardinal Bergoglio do in the Dirty War?

“The Dirty War”: Allegations directed Against Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio Condemning the military dictatorship (including its human rights violations) was a taboo within the Catholic Church.

When did the Bergoglio trial start in Buenos Aires?

Ironically, a major trial opened up in Buenos Aires on March 5, 2013 a week prior to Cardinal Bergoglio’s investiture as Pontiff.