![]() ![]() During the Dirty War, the targeted political opposition were supposedly Marxist-Leninist activists. The Dirty War from 1976 to 1982 under a military junta led by different generals is only the most recent period of an era in Argentine history determined by military coups, dictatorships and the persecution of the political opposition. The Archivo is housed in a former concentration camp for political dissidents under the National Reorganization Process, a process better known as the “Dirty War.” Although one of the reasons for coming to Córdoba was to visit the Archivo Provincial de la Memoria to understand Argentina’s past better. Córdoba is determined to remain inaccessible to me, in its habits, thoughts and its relation with its past. ![]() The colourful façade of hostel “Mundo Mestizo” welcomes us with locked iron gates which staff open for guests only, to be locked again right behind them. The bus driver dropping us off before the final stop sends a warning “Do you know where you are going? This is not the best area” as the bus doors close and we are obvious prey with all our luggage and Europeanness in the deserted streets during siesta. Archivo Provincial de la Memoria, Córdoba, ArgentinaĬórdoba did not show us its most welcoming side when we first arrived. ![]()
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