José Siderman
José Siderman was an Argentine businessman and human rights advocate known for his personal ordeal during the military dictatorship in Argentina. He was kidnapped by Montoneros in 1974 and later tortured by military forces due to his Jewish background. After moving to the United States, Siderman became a prominent figure in the fight for justice against state terrorism, successfully litigating against the Argentine government in a landmark case that set a precedent for foreign sovereign immunity. His legacy continues through the José Siderman-Fulbright Human Rights Fellowship, aimed at supporting young lawyers in Argentina.
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José Siderman was a businessman who became a victim of the dictatorship in Argentina and fought for justice regarding the confiscation of his properties and his torture.
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