Argentina's Dirty War: The Navy Mechanics School

In this episode of The Story of Argentina, Lucas and Luna explore the dark history of the ESMA, the Navy Mechanics School that became the epicenter of the dictatorship's repression during the 1976-1983 Dirty War. They discuss the building's transformation from a naval training center into a clandestine detention and torture camp, the fates of the 5,000 prisoners who passed through its gates, and the infamous 'death flights' over the Río de la Plata. The episode covers the role of Admiral Emilio Eduardo Massera, the creation of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, and the post-dictatorship transition to a museum of memory. Lucas and Luna also touch on the trial of the juntas and the ongoing fight for justice. This is a sobering and necessary look at Argentina's darkest chapter and its lasting impact on the nation's collective memory.

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