María Cristina Picón de Viola

María Cristina Picón de Viola is the mother of Captain Humberto Viola, who was brutally murdered in a terrorist attack by the ERP in 1974. As a survivor of the attack that claimed her husband's and daughter's lives, she has dedicated her life to advocating for justice and recognition of the human rights violations that occurred during Argentina's military dictatorship. In her recent letter, she expressed her deep pain from the trauma and loss she experienced, while also highlighting the impunity that has surrounded the case for decades. Her activism has been pivotal in demanding accountability from the Argentine government and bringing attention to the suffering of families affected by state terrorism.