Memory as a Battlefield: The Struggle over Rights in Milei's Argentina

• In Event: Social Movements, Populist Politics, and Challenges to Democracy

Brief Overview

In 2023, Argentina's democracy celebrated its 40th anniversary followed by the election of Javier Milei. My paper maps Milei’s attacks on democracy, human rights, and memory as part of his "cultural battle" over the definition of rights.

Author

• Guillermina Seri, Union College