The Disappeared of Mercedes Benz Argentinia

Following information of Human Right Organisations around 30 000 people “disappeared” during the military dictatorship in Argentina. To illustrate the links between economic and political interests, here is a brief account of the “disappearance” of works council at Mercedes Benz Argentina (today Daimler Chrysler). Between 1976 and 1978 at least 14 members of the works council were arrested, thrown into torture cells and murdered. On the basis of witness’ testimonies and documents, the responsibility can be traced back to the management of the Gonzáles Catan plant the official trade union SMATA, and the management of the German parent company in Untertürckheim.

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José Rodriguez and SMATA’s involvement

Even the right-wing, Peronist trade union SMATA under secretary general José Rodriguez was involved in the murders of trade unionists. There are several documents in existence which not only prove the union’s interest in removing “subversive elements”, but also give clear evidence of their cooperation with management and the armed forces. Until 2003 José Rodriguez was vice-president of the international trade union association FITIM.

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