Campo de Mayo, Military garrison in San Miguel Partido, Argentina
Campo de Mayo is a military complex in San Miguel Partido with an operational airfield, training facilities, and administrative buildings. The site spans a large area bordered by major routes and access roads serving the region.
Campo de Mayo housed four clandestine detention centers during Argentina's military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983. These centers, including El Campito and the Military Hospital, were central to the suppression of political opposition.
The Military Hospital and El Campito served as forced maternity spaces during the dictatorship where detained women gave birth. These locations remain significant today as places of remembrance for prisoners' experiences.
The site remains active under military control with restricted access to most areas. Visitors should inquire about available memorial tours or guided visits before traveling to the location.
The airfield was used as a departure point for death flights, where military forces disposed of political prisoners during the dictatorship. This practice is now documented in memorial spaces.
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