Jorge Rafael Videla: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Jul 29, 2026
Anniversary information added. May 13, 2026
First paragraph modernization. Apr 12, 2024
Modified title of Web site: The Washington Post - Jorge Rafael Videla, Argentine junta leader, dies at 87. Mar 01, 2016
Add new Web site: The New York Times - Jorge Rafael Videla, Jailed Argentine Military Leader, Dies at 87. Oct 23, 2015
Add new Web site: The Washington Post - Jorge Rafael Videla, Argentine junta leader, dies at 87. Oct 23, 2015
He died on May 17, 2013. May 17, 2013
Changed "Rafaél" to "Rafael." Jul 16, 2012
In 2012 he was found guilty of charges relating to the systematic abduction of babies born to political prisoners during the Dirty War. Jul 06, 2012
In December 2010 he was sentenced to life in prison. Dec 22, 2010
Updated with the opening of Videla's latest trial. Jul 22, 2010
Article revised and updated. Sep 17, 2007
Article revised. May 10, 1999
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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