VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > D. Latin America, 1945–2000 > 2. South America, 1945–2000 > a. Argentina > 1977
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1977
 
In the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, groups of women began assembling with photographs of missing relatives pinned to their chests. These “Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo” began as a small group protesting the human rights abuses, but soon numbered in the thousands. They mobilized international criticism of the regime.  1
 
1980, Oct. 13
 
Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, the human rights activist, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.  2
 
1981, March 29
 
Retired major general Roberto Viola succeeded Videla as president.  3
 
Nov. 20
 
Unable to deal with massive inflation, spiraling debt, and economic chaos, Pres. Viola was forced out of office by a coup that replaced him with army commander in chief Gen. Leopoldo Galtieri (Dec. 11).  4
 
 
 
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