Roberto Viola

ModernGeneralArgentina1924 — ?

Second junta president during Dirty War.

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Quick Facts

Born

1924

Country

Argentina

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score36.8

Roberto Viola — Complete Timeline

1981 AD

Appointed President of Argentina by the military juntaPolitical Action◆ Major

On March 29, 1981, Roberto Viola was appointed President of Argentina by the military junta, succeeding Jorge Videla. His presidency was part of the National Reorganization Process, the military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983.

PresidencyMilitary DictatorshipNational Reorganization Process

Impact: national

Oversaw the continuation of the Dirty WarPolitical Action◆ Major

During Viola's presidency, the military junta continued its campaign of state terrorism against leftist guerrillas, political opponents, and suspected subversives. Thousands were kidnapped, tortured, and killed or disappeared. Human rights organizations documented systematic abuses.

Dirty WarHuman Rights AbusesState Terrorism

Impact: nationaldestructive

Removed from office by the military juntaPolitical Action

On December 11, 1981, Roberto Viola was removed from the presidency by the military junta due to health issues and internal disagreements. He was replaced by Leopoldo Galtieri. Viola's removal reflected instability within the dictatorship.

RemovalMilitary JuntaPolitical Instability

Impact: national

1985 AD

Convicted for human rights crimes during the Dirty WarPolitical Action◆ Major

In 1985, Roberto Viola was convicted by the Argentine courts for human rights abuses committed during the Dirty War, including illegal detentions, torture, and forced disappearances. He was sentenced to 17 years in prison, later reduced.

Human Rights TrialDirty WarConviction

Impact: nationaldestructive