Thousands of protesters gathered in Buenos Aires on March 24 to honor the victims of the dictatorship in Argentina. The event, organized by various human rights organizations, took place on a day that marked the military coup d’état of 1976.
President Javier Milei called for a complete memory of the events that occurred during the dictatorship, equating those killed by the military with victims of “terrorist” groups linked to Kirchnerism. However, his comments sparked criticism from rights organizations, who argued that both parties’ crimes were committed within the context of a “war” and questioned the number of missing persons reported by these organizations.
In response to Milei’s remarks, several human rights groups held protests under the slogan “30,000 reasons to defend the country. Never again planned misery,” organized by Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo and HIJOS. The main march in Buenos Aires covered a distance from the former Navy Mechanics School, where torture took place during the dictatorship, to Plaza de Mayo, with Peronism, unions, and social organizations joining in.
The day also included a Memory, Truth, and Justice Meeting and a demonstration against Milei’s government. Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo continued their search for approximately 300 missing grandchildren as they highlighted ongoing efforts to seek truth and justice for all victims of state violence.
Former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner reflected on her time in office during her presidency and emphasized the importance of remembering and honoring those affected by the dictatorship. She called out those who still refuse to acknowledge past tragedies and emphasized that it was time for reflection, remembrance, and advocacy for human rights and justice in Argentina.
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