Miriam Lewin

The sheer breadth of convictions that the trials have led to is hard to believe. Everything from torture, rape, and murder to tearing newborn children from mothers and organizing their illegal adoptions. There are still adults living in the country today who likely don't know their real family. They've been called Argentina's recovered grandchildren, and at least 133 have been identified.

The sheer breadth of convictions that the trials have led to is hard to believe. Everything from torture, rape, and murder to tearing newborn children from mothers and organizing their illegal adoptions. There are still adults living in the country today who likely don't know their real family. They've been called Argentina's recovered grandchildren, and at least 133 have been identified.

The sheer breadth of convictions that the trials have led to is hard to believe. Everything from torture, rape, and murder to tearing newborn children from mothers and organizing their illegal adoptions. There are still adults living in the country today who likely don't know their real family. They've been called Argentina's recovered grandchildren, and at least 133 have been identified.

One year after the plane's return to Argentina, 11 more officials were convicted in a trial that shed light on the overlooked population of trans women who had been targeted during that time. It's a lot to reconcile, but Miriam says not everyone in Argentina looks back on their shared past with the same reaction.

One year after the plane's return to Argentina, 11 more officials were convicted in a trial that shed light on the overlooked population of trans women who had been targeted during that time. It's a lot to reconcile, but Miriam says not everyone in Argentina looks back on their shared past with the same reaction.

One year after the plane's return to Argentina, 11 more officials were convicted in a trial that shed light on the overlooked population of trans women who had been targeted during that time. It's a lot to reconcile, but Miriam says not everyone in Argentina looks back on their shared past with the same reaction.

In 2024, Argentina's president, Javier Malay, and his administration released a video disputing the number of deaths that took place.

In 2024, Argentina's president, Javier Malay, and his administration released a video disputing the number of deaths that took place.

In 2024, Argentina's president, Javier Malay, and his administration released a video disputing the number of deaths that took place.

The estimate of 30,000 desaparecidos is often cited by human rights organizations, and it's based on a variety of sources, including now declassified documents from the military itself. According to The Guardian, those records stated the military had disappeared or killed about 22,000 people between the years 1975 and 1978, which was still five years before the dictatorship fell.

The estimate of 30,000 desaparecidos is often cited by human rights organizations, and it's based on a variety of sources, including now declassified documents from the military itself. According to The Guardian, those records stated the military had disappeared or killed about 22,000 people between the years 1975 and 1978, which was still five years before the dictatorship fell.

The estimate of 30,000 desaparecidos is often cited by human rights organizations, and it's based on a variety of sources, including now declassified documents from the military itself. According to The Guardian, those records stated the military had disappeared or killed about 22,000 people between the years 1975 and 1978, which was still five years before the dictatorship fell.

But memory is imperfect. Andres Caballero was born in Buenos Aires, but isn't old enough to remember the military's rule.

But memory is imperfect. Andres Caballero was born in Buenos Aires, but isn't old enough to remember the military's rule.

But memory is imperfect. Andres Caballero was born in Buenos Aires, but isn't old enough to remember the military's rule.

As people have fallen into other trends, Miriam has watched division take root in her country again.

As people have fallen into other trends, Miriam has watched division take root in her country again.

As people have fallen into other trends, Miriam has watched division take root in her country again.

Thank you for listening to Conspiracy Theories, a Spotify podcast. We're here with a new episode every Wednesday. Be sure to check us out on Instagram at The Conspiracy Pod. If you're listening on the Spotify app, swipe up and give us your thoughts or email us at conspiracystories at Spotify.com. Thanks again to Miriam Lewin, Andres Caballero, and Steve Fishman for lending us their time.

Thank you for listening to Conspiracy Theories, a Spotify podcast. We're here with a new episode every Wednesday. Be sure to check us out on Instagram at The Conspiracy Pod. If you're listening on the Spotify app, swipe up and give us your thoughts or email us at conspiracystories at Spotify.com. Thanks again to Miriam Lewin, Andres Caballero, and Steve Fishman for lending us their time.