Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Argentina
Event
Night of the Long Batons (La Noche de los Bastones Largos)
Category
Political
Date
1966-07-29
Country
Argentina
Description

On 29 July 1966, military forces violently intervened in Argentine universities following the 1966 coup. Police stormed campuses, arresting professors and students and destroying research facilities. The crackdown forced many academics into exile. It caused long-term damage to scientific and educational development in the country. The event remains a defining example of state repression in the academic sphere. Its anniversary is remembered as a symbol of defending academic freedom.