In a historic move for transparency and institutional accountability, President Javier Milei has signed a decree ordering the full declassification of all documents related to Argentina’s last military government (1976-1983). The measure includes intelligence, police, and military records, ensuring unrestricted access to previously classified state files.

This decision aligns with Milei’s commitment to free access to information and historical truth, challenging the left-wing narrative that has dominated Argentina’s political discourse for decades. The decree removes confidentiality restrictions on classified documents from various government agencies, including the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Security, and the intelligence services.

Transparency and Historical Truth

By lifting secrecy on all state archives, Milei’s government is setting a new standard for openness, allowing researchers, journalists, and the public to examine the historical record without political filters. The initiative also aims to shed light on acts of violence committed by guerrilla groups, many of which have been downplayed or ignored by previous administrations.

For years, leftist governments selectively released information, portraying a one-sided narrative of the 1970s conflict, focusing solely on state repression while overlooking the crimes of Marxist guerrilla organizations such as Montoneros and the ERP. Milei’s policy ensures that all aspects of the era are scrutinized, providing a balanced and factual account of Argentina’s past.

A Blow to Kirchnerist Manipulation of History

The decision represents a major blow to Kirchnerism, which has monopolized the human rights agenda for political gain. The Kirchner administrations (2003-2015) used the discourse on human rights to rewrite history, funding organizations that promoted a biased version of events and shielding left-wing terrorists from scrutiny.

By making all military and intelligence archives public, Milei dismantles the selective declassification policies of the past, exposing the full extent of political violence from both the military government and armed insurgent groups. This initiative is expected to challenge the left’s historical monopoly and reshape the public debate on Argentina’s past.

A New Era of Government Transparency

Milei’s decree reinforces his broader effort to end secrecy in government, ensuring full access to state archives without ideological bias. The move is in line with his libertarian principles, promoting truth, historical accuracy, and individual rights.

With this unprecedented measure, Argentina takes a step toward a more honest and open examination of its past, free from political distortions and selective narratives. The era of historical manipulation is coming to an end, and Milei is leading the charge toward truth and transparency.