LINK CHANGE/ NYTIMES / A. Barrionuevo
Author Ernesto Sabato, who led a probe of crimes committed by the dictatorship during the so-called "Dirty War" when 12,000 to 30,000 were killed by the government has been buried.
He was 99.
He described leading the crimes probe as "a slow descent into hell".
Sabato authored The Tunnel (1948), On Heroes and Tombs (1961) and The Angel of Darkness (1974).
He was buried with high praise.
Many called him "The Master."
Popular Posts
- MEXICO : Narcos Hoist Banners In Guanajuato... Demanding Peace For Pope's Visit.
- RUSSIA / CZECH REP / SWEDEN / MEXICO / BRASIL: Gauging Navalny's Real Support; American Sought For 4 Murders In Brno; Rioting Near Stockholm Spreads On 4th Night; Vigilantes Continue Narco Fight In Tierra Caliente; October Auction Scheduled For Giant Libra Subsalt Field.
- ARGENTINA: MaradonaTo Continue As Soccer Coach.
- ARGENTINA: 2 Prisoners Escape As Dummy Stands Guard.
- Brasilian Senator Admits We Are "A Bunch Of Crooks."
- POLAND: The Mass Movement To The UK... Continues.
- BRASIL: Business Still Stuck In Red Tape With The Old Bureaucracy.
- MEXICO: Legislature Votes To Strip Immunity From Politician Accused Of Narco Ties.
- BRASIL: Judge Stops Critical S. Paulo Airport Expansion Over Improper Bids.
- COLOMBIA : 13 July UPDATE: War Between The Presidents: Prez Santos Risks Rebel Stronghold Visit; Popularity Declines As FARC Rebuilds; Former Ally Seeks Santos Job.