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Dirty War

1976 CE – 1983 CE

Argentina's military dictatorship waged state terrorism against suspected dissidents. Up to 30,000 people were 'disappeared' — kidnapped, tortured, and killed.

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Argentinian theatre of the Cold War, from 1976 to 1983

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Conflict · Americas

Dirty War

1976 CE – 1983 CE

Argentina's military dictatorship waged state terrorism against suspected dissidents. Up to 30,000 people were 'disappeared' — kidnapped, tortured, and killed. The regime collapsed after defeat in the Falklands War and the return to democracy in 1983.

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