Argentina issues a decree to make military service voluntary
On August 29, 1994, Argentina issued a decree to make military service voluntary.
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The Event
On August 29, 1994, Argentina issued a decree to make military service voluntary.
The Case and Its Context
The death of conscript Omar Carrasco brought public scrutiny to military abuse and accelerated the change.
The legal record
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