Adolfo Scilingo was sentenced to 640 years in prison in Spain today for atrocities committed during the “dirty war.” To tell you the truth, I’m conflicted. On one hand, part of me feels vindictively gleeful that this prick is getting what he deserves. On the other hand, I’m worried about… Read more“Diary Entry #8-April 19, 2005”
Month: November 2015
April 19, 2005
We had a raucous debate tonight, my children and I. They have grown to be so smart, and yet I wonder if they will remember the wisdom of those who lived through the war that this country has tried so hard to forget. Adolfo Scilingo was sentenced today, to 30… Read more“April 19, 2005”
April 19, 2005
I’m investing my happiness in the promise of grandchildren, long afternoon lunches with Tatiana, and retirement from the butcher shop, not the convictions of criminals or justice for Argentinians. Matias is married and his wife is expecting twins in July. My baby girl has just been married to a nice… Read more“April 19, 2005”
Emiliano’s Journal: April 19, 2005
April 19, 2005 Last week, I turned fifty. And today, Adolfo Scilingo, who ten years ago confirmed the horrors of the death flights by speaking out, was found guilty in Spain. Even though we’ve been living in the U.S. for many years now, I’ve followed the news in Argentina diligently…. Read more“Emiliano’s Journal: April 19, 2005”
December 10, 2006 Justice or retribution may not have been served, but the Chilean people can rest easy on this day. One man who changed an entire country now rest six feet under its roots. History is indeed unchangeable, but growth is always possible. Chile will never be the… Read more“”
December 10, 2006
Today, a demon died. I didn’t know how to feel when I heard the news on the television at the bar, except to hope that at the end Pinochet felt the pain and anguish he caused so many others. Maybe that’s not very Christian of me. All I know is… Read more“December 10, 2006”
March 3, 2000 Samuel Infante Marie Rodríguez Roberto Sosa Juan maría Salazar Diego Rivera These were my students, they were children, they were sons and daughters of honest families, and they are disappeared. I cannot stress enough how devastated and heartbroken I was to hear this news. They… Read more“”
Dec. 29, 1990 / Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dear Diary, I thought I wouldn’t be writing in this journal again, since I was reunited with my mother and father. Writing in this diary was therapeutic but now it reminds me of dark times. I have so much to say, and it is probably worth saying. So in 1984 I… Read more“Dec. 29, 1990 / Buenos Aires, Argentina”
Dying Angry
April 19, 2005 Today, Adolfo Scilingo was found guilty. I mean, the verdict is validating on an official level, I suppose. Having a confession in writing gives us a small victory. But this doesn’t truly provide us with more answers. It isn’t as though this man was an important figure… Read more“Dying Angry”
Breaks
19 de abril 2005 Pamela is coming home this weekend. We had an argument this morning about her visit but she agreed to come home. She is very busy with her classes and I try to sympathize. I always made time to come home and see my mother when I… Read more“Breaks”
