Madres de Plaza de Mayo

The Madres de Plaza de Mayo are an Argentine human rights association formed in 1977 by mothers whose children 'disappeared' during the state terrorism of the military dictatorship (1976-1983). They organized protests in the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, demanding information about their missing children and accountability for the perpetrators. The organization is newsworthy now because Argentina is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 military coup. Recent marches and demonstrations, like the one mentioned in the articles, highlight the ongoing struggle for memory, truth, and justice regarding the crimes committed during the dictatorship. The Madres de Plaza de Mayo continue to be a symbol of resistance and a reminder of the importance of confronting the past, especially as many cases remain unresolved and the search for the disappeared continues.