Humberto Viola
Humberto Viola was an Argentine military officer who became a notable figure in the context of the country's tumultuous history during the late 20th century. He is primarily remembered for being the target of an attack by the Ejército Revolucionario del Pueblo (ERP) on December 1, 1974, which resulted in his death as well as the tragic death of his three-year-old daughter, María Cristina. The recent decision by President Javier Milei's government to recognize this act as a crime against humanity highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and memory in Argentina regarding the violent political conflicts of that era. The acknowledgment serves as part of a broader initiative to confront and document the historical realities of Argentina's past.
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Humberto Viola was assassinated by a guerrilla command in 1974.
El gobierno prepará un proyecto de ley para declarar imprescriptibles atentados de la guerrilla
Argentina· 2025-04-04
Captain Humberto Viola was assassinated in an attack by the ERP.
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Humberto Viola was mentioned in the context of being a victim of a crime against humanity during the military dictatorship.
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Humberto Viola was referenced in relation to a crime against his family by the ERP.
La marcha contra el golpe del '76 fue masiva y el Gobierno insistió con la "Memoria Completa"Argentina· 2025-03-25
Humberto Viola was a captain whose murder is being reclassified as a crime against humanity by the current government.
El Gobierno de Milei profundiza su discurso negacionista del terrorismo de Estado en Argentina
Spain· 2025-03-24
Captain Humberto Viola was assassinated in an attack by the ERP in 1974.
la dura carta de la hija que sobrevivió al ataque en 1974Argentina· 2025-03-24Captain Humberto Viola's family was attacked by the ERP, which the government now recognizes as a crime against humanity.
Governo argentino ordena retirar o sigilo dos documentos sobre a ditadura militar no país
Brazil· 2025-03-24
Humberto Viola was a captain who was assassinated in an attack by the ERP.
Cómo fue el atentado del ERP contra el capitán Humberto Viola, el crimen que el Gobierno de Milei declaró de lesa humanidad en el Día de la MemoriaArgentina· 2025-03-24
The government recognized the attack by the ERP against the family of Captain Humberto Viola as a crime against humanity.
el Gobierno desclasifica todos los archivos de la SIDE sobre la Dictadura y declara crimen de lesa humanidad un ataque del ERPArgentina· 2025-03-24
