Summary
Media discourses in Argentina between 2004 and 2008 revealed contrasting narratives about the transformation of ESMA (Escuela Superior de Mecánica de la Armada) into a Museum of Memory, highlighting divergent interpretations of recent military history. The study found that national newspapers Página 12 and La Nación constructed distinct meanings around the site's past as a clandestine detention center under military rule, reflecting broader societal debates on memory and historical accountability. This comparative analysis demonstrates how media discourse shapes public perception of traumatic pasts, offering insights into the discursive construction of collective memory.
Citation
Aniceto, P. D. (2015). Construção discursiva das memórias do passado recente na mídia argentina. Cuadernos.info, (36), 219–237. https://doi.org/10.7764/cdi.36.554