An Amnesty International survey shows 56% of Argentine youth aged 16-30 fear a repeat of 1976 dictatorship events. Most concerned are women and non-supporters of La Libertad Avanza, with broad rejection of military pardons. While valuing democracy, they express frustration with its current performance.
Marking 50 years since Argentina's 1976 military coup, an Amnesty International survey found 56% of youth aged 16-30 fear a repeat of similar dictatorship events. Conducted online with 656 respondents from March 9-11, 2026, the poll has a +/- 3.5% margin of error and targeted those who did not live through the de facto regime but remain alert to future authoritarian risks, as reported by Perfil on March 20, 2026. Concern is highest among women and non-supporters of La Libertad Avanza, with 75% rejecting potential military pardons. Meanwhile, 43% are unconcerned or only slightly worried about a return to dictatorial processes. The country's top concerns are insecurity and poverty. One-third prefer a system ensuring economic growth even without electing authorities or free expression. 92% view living in democracy as very or somewhat important, though 46% are dissatisfied with its progress in Argentina. Over 75% accurately know what March 24 commemorates, and 87% claim to know much or some about it, indicating persistent social memory amid economic crisis and political distrust.
