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Former Uruguayan military officer convicted in 1974 case

Former Uruguayan military officer Juan Rebollo has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role as co-perpetrator in the aggravated murders of Diana Maidanic (22), Laura Raggio (19), and Silvia Reyes (19), a case historically known as “The Girls of April.” The ruling, handed down by Judge Isaura Tórtora of the 23rd Criminal Court, aligns with the maximum penalty requested by the prosecutor specializing in crimes against humanity, Ricardo Perciballe. Read full article