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Argentina's Death Flights

2025/3/19
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The episode begins by recounting the grim discovery of bodies in Buenos Aires in 1978, highlighting the dangers faced by even those close to Argentina's regime. The political upheaval following the military coup and its violent aftermath are introduced.
  • In December 1978, 35 decomposing bodies washed ashore in Buenos Aires.
  • The discovery included an Argentine diplomat, highlighting the regime's betrayal.
  • The disappearances were part of a clandestine military conspiracy.

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In 1976, a military coup led to an authoritarian regime in Argentina. The military and its new leader, Lieutenant General Jorge Rafaél Videla, then launched a campaign to eradicate political dissidents. Thousands of Argentine citizens were kidnapped, illegally detained, tortured, and killed. Journalist Miriam Lewin survived. All these years later, she thinks she maybe has an explanation why.

Miriam’s story is the subject of the documentary audio series, Avenger. Directed by Fisher Stevens, executive produced by Steve Fishman, hosted by Andres Caballero, and featuring Alexis Bledel as a voice actor, Avenger is a production of Orbit Media. It’s available on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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