The Argentine junta refers to a military government that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983. This period, known as the Dirty War, was marked by widespread human rights abuses, including forced disappearances, torture, and killings of suspected political opponents. The junta came to power through a coup that overthrew the democratically elected government of Isabel Perón. During its rule, the junta aimed to eliminate leftist movements and restore order, but its methods led to significant social and political turmoil. The regime's actions have been widely condemned, and many families continue to seek justice for the victims of the junta's repression. The return to democracy in 1983 marked the end of this dark chapter in Argentine history.