Who/What: Argentinian mothers formed together during the "dirty war" in 1976-1983 to protest the Argentinian military dictatorship who was responsible for the disappearance/killing of thousands of people. One of their slogans from their protest was, "nunca mas" (translation: "never again"), meaning they would never again fall victim to government and military corruption.
Where: The "dirty war" took place in Argentina; however, the mothers of the disappeared and killed children began their protesting at the "Plaza de Mayo," also known as the Presidential Palace.
When: Madres de Plaza de Mayo formed in 1977 and still continues their protesting today.
Why: This protest took place because the mothers of the "disappeared" wanted answers from the government and military on the whereabouts of their children. Knowing that their children would never return home because they were killed, the mothers continued to protest to raise awareness of the unlawful acts committed by the military regime. Moreover, this was one of the largest killings found globally at the time.
Identity: The identity this protest focuses on is "mothers of disappeared and killed children." Moreover, it identifies the "military" corruption that has bled throughout most countries in Latin America for the last several decades.
Works cited:
"Madres de Plaza de Mayo." Web. 07 February 2016. Retrieved from: http://www.tolerance.org/activity/madres-de-plaza-de-mayo
"Madres de Plaza de Mayo: 36 anos de lucha." Web. 07 February 2016. Retrieved from: http://www.almagrotubarrio.com.ar/?p=1693
Claimed by Saphire Miramontes
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