Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo

Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo (Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo) is an Argentine human rights organization dedicated to finding children who were kidnapped and illegally adopted during the country's military dictatorship (1976-1983). The organization was formed to locate these children, who are now adults, and restore their true identities. They are newsworthy now because Argentina is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup. This milestone has brought renewed focus on the dictatorship's crimes and the ongoing struggle for justice and memory. Estela Barnes de Carlotto, the organization's president, remains a prominent symbol of resistance. Despite the passage of time and the advanced age of the Abuelas, the search continues, highlighting the enduring impact of the dictatorship and the importance of preserving historical memory. The organization's work is particularly relevant given the current government's attempts to downplay the severity of the dictatorship and promote a "complete memory" narrative that equates state terrorism with guerrilla violence.