Days of Shame: August 21, 1971 and 1983

August 21 is the most significant date in our post-war history, when two historic, connected events happened, the consequences of which make up our messy present.

First: The Plaza Miranda bombing on August 21, 1971. Four grenades were hurled at the stage of the Liberal Party’ grand miting de avance, killing nine and wounding 95 others. Many of the Party’s leaders and senatorial candidates were seriously injured.