Nietos nº3 (TV Pública 15/08/2012): Carla Graciela López Rutila

Summary

In October 1977, a group of women embarked on a personal quest that became a symbol of humanity’s fight for justice. Over 100 grandchildren were recovered, survivors of two generations lost during Argentina's dictatorship. The story follows Carla Graciela, who was born in 1975, kidnapped with her mother, Graciela, and later separated. Carla was eventually appropriated, but through the relentless efforts of the 'Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo,' she was found in 1983. After years of searching, Carla was reunited with her grandmother, restoring the love that was stolen from them. The search for truth and justice continues for many still missing their identities.

Takeaways

• 😀 In October 1977, a group of women embarked on an individual search that became a symbol for humanity, leading to the recovery of over 100 grandchildren.
• 😀 Carla Graciela Rutila and Enrique López, both young, were victims of forced disappearances in the 1970s. Carla was born in June 1975, and Graciela was abducted along with her shortly afterward.
• 😀 Enrique López was murdered as part of Operation Condor, and Graciela and Carla were both detained in a secret detention center in Argentina.
• 😀 Graciela remains disappeared to this day, but Carla was illegally adopted, and her grandmother arrived in Argentina in 1984 to search for her daughter and granddaughter.
• 😀 Carla's grandmother carried pictures of both Graciela and Carla and sought media help, showing the photo of her missing granddaughter, aged 9 months, and her daughter, aged 24.
• 😀 Initially, Carla’s search was met with skepticism, with some calling her a 'witch' or trying to dissuade her from asking further questions.
• 😀 In December 1983, Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo located Carla in the custody of a perpetrator, but the adopters fled with the child. Two years later, Carla was finally relocated and confirmed to be Graciela's daughter.
• 😀 The reunion between Carla and her grandmother was emotional. The judge introduced them, and in that moment, they embraced, which restored the lost love from years of separation.
• 😀 This reunion symbolizes the recovery of identity and love for the victims of Argentina’s military dictatorship, a country still searching for the truth.
• 😀 There are still hundreds of people whose identities are stolen and hidden. Anyone born between 1975 and 1980 who doubts their true identity is encouraged to approach Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo.

Q & A

What is the significance of the group of women in the script?

The group of women started an individual search in October 1977, which became a symbol for humanity, leading to the recovery of over 100 grandchildren who were victims of forced disappearances during the Argentine dictatorship.

Who were Carla Graciela Rutila and Enrique López?

Carla Graciela Rutila and Enrique López were young parents, with Carla being born in June 1975. Enrique was assassinated as part of the 'Condor Plan,' and Carla and her mother, Graciela, were both victims of forced disappearance.

What happened to Carla and Graciela after their kidnapping?

After their kidnapping, Graciela and Carla were transferred to the Orletti clandestine detention center. Graciela remains disappeared, while Carla was appropriated by the regime.

How did Carla's grandmother become involved in the search for her?

Carla's grandmother arrived in Argentina in 1984 to search for her daughter and granddaughter, carrying photos of both and seeking help from the media to locate them.

What challenges did Carla's grandmother face during her search?

Carla's grandmother faced skepticism and mistreatment, including being insulted and physically abused when trying to inquire about her missing relatives.

When was Carla finally located, and what was her situation?

Carla was located in December 1983. She was found in the custody of a repressor, but the abductors fled with her. Two years later, she was relocated and confirmed to be the daughter of Graciela and Enrique.

What is the significance of the moment when Carla met her grandmother?

The moment when Carla met her grandmother was a deeply emotional one, where they embraced, and the love that had been stolen over the years was emotionally restored in that brief moment.

How did the Argentine state respond to the search for stolen identities?

The Argentine state continues to search for the truth, with many stolen identities still being unresolved. The 'Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo' (Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo) continue to search for missing grandchildren.

What is the role of the 'Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo' in the search for missing individuals?

The 'Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo' have been pivotal in the search for missing children and grandchildren taken during Argentina's dictatorship, actively advocating for the identification and recovery of stolen identities.

What should someone do if they were born between 1975 and 1980 and are uncertain about their identity?

If someone was born between 1975 and 1980 and is unsure about their identity, they are encouraged to contact the 'Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo' for assistance in verifying their true origins.