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What war was happening in Argentina when she started her identifying work?

  • Dirty War

  • World War I

  • World War II

  • Vietnam War

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The Dirty War refers to the period of political repression in Argentina between 1976 and 1983, characterized by the military junta's systematic violation of human rights. It involved widespread abductions, torture, and extrajudicial killings of thousands of people considered threats to the regime, including leftists, political activists, and suspected dissidents. The military junta's aim was to eliminate any perceived opposition and solidify their control over the country.
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