Argentina Dirty War: Torture and baby theft trial under way

[Judi Lynn]

Published 1 day ago



Miguel Etchecolatz, who is 91, has been on trial a number of times before

Eighteen people have gone on trial in Argentina on charges ranging from abduction to crimes against humanity.

The prosecution says they were responsible for torture, baby thefts and killings carried out in three detention centres under military rule between 1976 and 1983.

Among those charged is Miguel Etchecolatz, 91, who headed police investigations in Buenos Aires.

He is already in jail serving four life sentences.

Who's in the dock?
The court in the city of La Plata will examine alleged crimes committed against hundreds of people held in the detention centres of Pozo de Banfield, Pozo de Quilmes and Brigada Lanús, which was widely known as El Infierno (Hell).

More:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-54718440
More than 400 witnesses are expected to give evidence during the trial, which is expected to take at least two years.

[JoeOtterbein]

1. Thanks for posting and...

...Good!

[Judi Lynn]

3. Absolutely! ⭐️

[Judi Lynn]

2. Thank goodness, a sane government is getting right back to business, seeking real justice

for the living hell imposed by the evil fascist military dictatorship who created, with complete approval and assistance from Kissinger, and his fellow fascists in Washington, the Dirty War.