Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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While the world watched Argentina host the 1978 FIFA World Cup, the country’s military dictatorship was disappearing thousands of people behind the scenes.

The World Cup became the regime’s biggest propaganda opportunity.

⚽️ In Episode 2 of Power Plays, we investigate how the FIFA World Cup became a tool for distraction and control for Argentina’s military junta.

🎧 Listen to Episode 2, out now wherever you get your podcasts. https://power-plays.captivate.fm/listen

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