On their Memorial Day, Argentineans mourn for the victims of the Guerra Sucia. What is the Guerra Sucia? A. a civil war
B. The Dirty War
C. the war for Argentine independence
D. the Falkland Islands War
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On their Memorial Day, Argentineans mourn for the victims of the Guerra Sucia. What is the Guerra Sucia?
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Verified archiveThe correct answer is B. The Dirty War.
The Guerra Sucia, or Dirty War, refers to a period of state terrorism in Argentina from 1976 to 1983, during which the military dictatorship targeted suspected dissidents, leftist activists, and anyone perceived as a threat. Thousands of people were abducted, tortured, and killed. Memorial Day in Argentina is observed to honor the victims of this tragic period.