Justice Delayed, but Not Denied
The former dictator Jorge Videla was recently convicted and sentenced to life in prison by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights for his role in Argentina’s “dirty war,” including the torture and execution of unarmed prisoners. But what can such a verdict mean so many years after the restoration of democracy in Argentina?
LONDON – Last week, the former dictator General Jorge Videla was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for his role in Argentina’s “dirty war” of the 1970’s, including the torture and execution of unarmed prisoners. These offenses were perpetrated decades ago. What can such a verdict mean so many years after the restoration of democracy in Argentina?