Argentina & Spain Link Struggles Against Dictatorships
Why this is here: The podcast features direct testimony from individuals impacted by both the Argentine and Spanish dictatorships, including a granddaughter of a disappeared person and an exile who found refuge in Spain.
A new podcast episode examines the interwoven histories of Argentina and Spain’s struggles for democratic memory and justice. Journalist Olga Rodríguez hosts the episode of “¿Atado y bien atado?” The podcast analyzes how both countries’ fights against impunity from past dictatorships have influenced each other.
Argentine victims previously used Spanish courts seeking justice denied them at home. Now, a Spanish case investigates crimes committed during the Franco regime. This legal action represents the only open trial concerning Francoism currently underway.
The episode features interviews with Claudia Poblete, Emilio Silva, Maruja Lamana, Carolina Meloni, Roberto Montoya, Cristina Rota, Mayki Gorosito, and Taty Almeida. These individuals share experiences of exile, memory recovery, and resistance against a common enemy: a far-right movement opposing democratic memory. The podcast coincides with Argentina’s March 24th Day of Remembrance.