Taty Almeida, president of Madres de Plaza de Mayo Línea Fundadora, died

Taty Almeida, a revered leader of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo Línea Fundadora, passed away on Sunday at the age of 95. She had been hospitalized at the Hospital Italiano for several days prior to her death.

Almeida became an integral part of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo movement in 1975, driven by the disappearance of her son, Alejandro, on July 17 of that year. His abduction occurred during a period of intense political repression in Argentina, associated with the Triple A paramilitary group.

Following the division of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo, Almeida, alongside Nora Cortiñas (who passed away in 2024), emerged as a central figure of the Línea Fundadora branch. This group maintained the core demand for "memory, truth, and justice" for those who disappeared during the dictatorship, continuing the legacy established in 1977 by displaying their white handkerchiefs in public spaces.

Almeida's unwavering commitment to human rights and her persistent quest for answers about her son's fate made her a symbol of resistance and a voice for countless families affected by state violence. Her passing marks the end of an era for the human rights movement in Argentina.