On October 7, 1989, President Carlos Menem signed four pardon orders (1002/89, 1003/89, 1004/89, 1005/84) that benefited all military leaders being prosecuted who were not covered by the existing impunity laws as well as members of armed organizations. Protests against this decision were massive.
On December 3, 1990, the fourth ‘Carapintada’ revolt burst out under the command of the then Lieutenant-Colonel Mohamed Alí Seineldín. On December 29, 1990, President Menem signed six pardon orders that benefited officers convicted in the Trial of the Juntas and other individuals prosecuted for crimes against humanity, including the former Minister of Economy José Alfredo Martínez de Hoz (1976-1981). Protests spread throughout the country.
Testimony of Carlos Slepoy
Testimony of Pablo Salinas Cavallotti
Testimony of Carmen Lapacó
Testimony of Julio César Strassera
Pardon Executive Orders dated October 6, 1989. Official Gazette of the Republ...
Pagina/12´s blank cover, October 8, 1989.
Pardon Executive Orders dated December 29, 1990. Official Gazette of the Repu...
“The Pardon,” Mothers' lecture to the Executive Committee of Federación Latin...
Final dismissal of Luciano Benjamín Menéndez’s case following the enforcement...
Press release by Madres de Plaza de Mayo – Línea Fundadora repudiating pardon...
“The Pardon Orders in the Republic of Argentina,” Emilio Mignone, IDH Magazin...
“No Pardon,” poster calling for a protest to be held on September 8, 1989. Ar...
Brochure, “Pueden ser sus vecinos. Libres por las leyes de Punto Final, Obedi...
Protest against Pardons, September 8, 1989.