https://www.mondialnews.com/2025/08/19/thousands-of-jews-vanish-in-argentinas-haunting-dark-chapter/
During Argentina’s brutal military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983, thousands of suspected political opponents were forcibly disappeared in a campaign of state terror. Among the tens of thousands of victims known as the “disappeared,” a significant yet often overlooked portion were Jewish Argentines. An article by jweekly.com sheds light on the experiences of these Jewish victims, exploring how they were targeted amidst widespread repression and the enduring impact on Argentina’s Jewish community.
The Overlooked Jewish Victims of Argentina’s Dirty War
During Argentina’s Dirty War (1976-1983), the military dictatorship targeted not only political dissidents but also specific ethnic and religious groups, with the Jewish community facing profound persecution. Although Jews made up a small percentage of the overall population, an estimated 10,000 individuals of Jewish descent were among the desaparecidos – those forcibly disappeared by the regime. Beyond mere numbers, many Jewish…
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Author : Miles Cooper
Publish date : 2025-08-19 02:25:00
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