Brazil: Light on the dark dictatorship days

Global Voices by Paula Góes | Sep. 9, 2007 (Opinion)

Several South American countries were ruled by military dictatorships in the 20th century, such as Paraguay (1954-1989), Uruguay (1973-1985), Chile (1973-1990) and Argentina (1966-1973 and 1976-83), but unlike the others, Brazil (1964-1985) has never prosecuted those responsible for the crimes of these years. An amnesty law was passed in 1979 pardoning all Brazilians, civilian activists and Army officials, for crimes committed under the flag of the ... Full Story »

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by Patricia L'Herrou - Oct. 1, 2008

a difficult story on which to comment. how much time to pass and in what form to hold accountable those who have committed institutionalized horrible crimes on those in disagreement? we see around the world today how much it matters in making a difference between reconciliation and further violence. in brazil, it seems they and we won't know for a while if they've got it right or not.