Lollapalooza Argentina once again brought together thousands of people at one of the most exciting music festivals in the country. However, one of the moments that generated the most repercussions on social networks was not only linked to music, but to a political message given by singer Ángela Torres during
her performance.
While preparing to perform a cover of “La Cigarra”, popularized by Mercedes Sosa, the artist decided to make a brief reflection before the public. His words were linked to the 50th anniversary of March 24, 1976, a date that commemorates the beginning of the last coup d'etat in Argentina
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“I'm going to sing a Mercedes Sosa song. And I think it's important to say that we are 50 years away from March 24. It's a time that a lot of us don't live in and that's why I feel that it's very important, between now and the next 50 years and forever, that we take responsibility for memory and truth,” said the singer from the stage
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The artist's comment was interpreted by many users on social networks as taking a political stance in the
middle of a music festival.
In this context, some critics pointed out that the discourse is part of a narrative that for years promoted Kirchnerism around historical memory and the interpretation of the period of the last military dictatorship.
The political debate surrounding next March 24
In recent days, it has transpired that the government of Javier Milei is analyzing different political scenarios linked to the next anniversary of the coup d'etat, when March 24, 1976 will be 50 years old
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Within the Casa Rosada, the legal, political and communication aspects of possible measures that could be announced on that date are studied, including the discussion of possible pardons for military personnel convicted of crimes against humanity.
The idea is not new within the libertarian space. During the presidential campaign, the current vice-president Victoria Villarruel had already mentioned the need to review some aspects of the judicial processes linked to that historical period, especially in relation to the situation of
detained military personnel.
According to data from the Office of the Procurator for Crimes against Humanity, there are currently 539 imprisoned repressors, of whom 454 are under house arrest.
