Argentina's Milei Shuts Down Museums Honoring Victims of Military Dictatorship

2025-01-16
Argentina's Milei Shuts Down Museums Honoring Victims of Military Dictatorship

Argentine President Javier Milei's government has sparked outrage by shutting down dozens of museums commemorating victims of the country's brutal 1970s-80s military dictatorship. These museums documented the torture, disappearance, and murder of tens of thousands of workers and youth. The closures are seen as an attempt to erase this dark chapter of history and have drawn international condemnation. Protests, demanding “Memory, Truth, and Justice,” have erupted across the country, highlighting the deep-seated anger and fear of a potential repeat of past atrocities.