How did the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo help to establish democracy in Argentina?

The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo protested the military dictatorship and called attention to the disappearance of their children and other human-rights abuses. Their public criticism and activism helped increase pressure on the junta to end military rule and allow free elections. They did not overthrow it by armed revolt, conduct an election, or write a constitution.

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