Madres de la Matanza contra la Impunidad

Abstract

The group of family members that has become known as Mothers of La Matanza Against Impunity (Madres de la Matanza contra la Impunidad) argues that it is not an association or organization. It defines itself as “a union of mothers who, after suffering the worst – the sudden and unjustifiable loss of a child – feel obliged to take to the streets, because of the lack of justice”. These women argue that they cannot wait for the bureaucracy to take action because it is too slow or too corrupt. They have therefore created a union of mothers to defend the rights of their dead children which has been active since 2003. The mothers are generally from poor families. However, despite the relatively high cost of traveling, making banners, and printing flyers, they do manage to attend protest marches. They also accompany other family members to court, and put them in touch with lawyers. Madres de la Matanza contra la Impunidad is a non-politicized less-structured committee that mainly represents poor victims.