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Jorge Rafael Videla
Argentine Dictator (1976-1981)
Dictator who led"Dirty War"killing 30,000 people
Overview
Jorge Videla led the military junta that ruled Argentina from 1976-1981. His regime's"Dirty War"killed an estimated 30,000 people, including many thrown from planes into the sea. The U.S. provided support through Operation Condor. He was later convicted and died in prison.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
DIRTY WAR: Regime killed approximately 30,000 people
DEATH FLIGHTS: Prisoners thrown from planes into ocean
BABY THEFT: Babies of imprisoned mothers stolen and given to regime families
TORTURE CENTERS: Operated secret detention and torture facilities
OPERATION CONDOR: Participated in international assassination program
Related Investigations (2)
Criminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
GenocideSystematic extermination of political opposition(International Crime)
Crimes Against HumanityWidespread torture and murder(International Crime)
Known Associates & Connections
Henry Kissinger
U.S. support for junta
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- August 2, 1925
- Birthplace
- Mercedes, Argentina
Education
- •Argentine Military Academy
Key Timeline
August 2, 1925
Born in Mercedes, Argentina
March 24, 1976
Leads coup against Isabel Perón
1976-1981
Rules as head of junta
1985
Convicted of human rights crimes
2010
Convicted again after amnesty overturned
May 17, 2013
Dies in prison