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Miriam Lewin: Surviving Torture, Exposing the "Disappeared"

The Gist

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Echoes of Repression: A Tale of Tariffs and Activism

This chapter explores the implications of new tariffs on illegal fentanyl imports and the broader impact on various industries, while simultaneously introducing Miriam Lewin's harrowing story as a political activist in 1970s Argentina. It delves into personal experiences of oppression, highlighting the pervasive climate of fear and the desperate measures activists took to evade capture and torture. The chapter poignantly reflects on the emotional trauma and resilience of those fighting for justice amidst brutal military repression.

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