Taty Almeida, the prominent leader and face of the Argentine “Mad Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo” activist group, has died at the age of 95. The organization announced her death on Sunday. Almeida dedicated decades to seeking justice for her son, Carlos, who disappeared during Argentina’s “Dirty War” in the 1970s. The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo formed in 1977, protesting the disappearance of their children under the military dictatorship. Almeida’s leadership was instrumental in keeping the group’s cause visible and advocating for accountability. Her passing marks the end of an era for the movement, which continues to demand answers about the fate of the disappeared. She became a symbol of resistance and the fight for human rights in Argentina and internationally.
