Mario Massaccesi announces documentary on Jorge Rafael Videla

Journalist Mario Massaccesi has announced he is producing a documentary regarding the former Argentine dictator Jorge Rafael Videla. During an appearance on Mario Pergolini’s program, “Otro día perdido,” Massaccesi stated that the project aims to reveal an “intimate side” of Videla based on new information and testimonies.

Massaccesi clarified that exploring this facet does not justify Videla’s crimes or imply he was a good leader. The announcement has drawn criticism and debate regarding the approach to the former dictator, who was convicted of homicide, kidnapping, torture, and the systematic appropriation of babies during Argentina’s military dictatorship.