Militantes Populares - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Torgut
S 34° 38.317 W 058° 21.833
21H E 374994 N 6166185
A mural dedicated to the victims of the military dictatorship in the neighborhood of Boca, Buenos Aires
Waymark Code: WM128DG
Location: Argentina
Date Posted: 03/28/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Boca is a poor neighborhood, a place where leftist ideals have fertile ground to grow. This couldn't be tolerated by the right wing dictatorship which was in power in Argentina from 1976 to 1983. During this period 30.000 people vanished, probably killed by the government.

This mural is a homage to those who disappeared in the neighborhood. The names are written there and it's interesting the socialist style of the paintings. Note the fists, the muscles and the facial style.

Although the mural is not signed, we can see that it was painted in 2011. It can be read 1976 - 2011.

The title is Militantes Populares, which can translate as People's Militants. Which ironically excludes those who perished not being militants.
City: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Location Name: Wall

Artist: Unknown

Date: 2011

Media: Paint on plaster of a wall

Relevant Web Site: Not listed

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