Hundreds of children disappeared in Argentina. Their grandmothers united to find them
Briefly

Argentina's Dirty War (1976-1983) was marked by the systematic disappearance and murder of perceived subversives by the military government. The Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, consisting of grandmothers whose grandchildren were taken, spent decades searching for them. Central to the narrative is Rosa Tarlovsky de Roisinblit, whose daughter Patricia was kidnapped in 1978. Despite no longer being politically active, Patricia was targeted by the regime for her family's leftist affiliations. The grandmothers held regular protests demanding answers and justice for their stolen families, highlighting the tragic impact of the military dictatorship.
Gilliland's narrative reveals the harrowing story of the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, highlighting their tireless efforts to recover their stolen grandchildren amidst Argentina's Dirty War.
Rosa Tarlovsky de Roisinblit's journey captures the pain of losing her daughter Patricia, who disappeared during a brutal regime that targeted innocent civilians based on political affiliations.
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