A 1976 military coup in Argentina sparked a dark seven-year era of dictatorship
Argentina's democracy collapsed in 1976 when a military junta seized power, initiating a period of state-sponsored violence that left a permanent scar on the nation's collective memory.
On March 24, 1976, the Argentine armed forces overthrew President Isabel Perón, establishing a military dictatorship known as the National Reorganization Process. This regime launched a systematic campaign to eliminate political dissent, resulting in the 'disappearance' of an estimated 30,000 citizens over the next seven years.
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