: Known as the "Defense of Democracy" law, this legislation was passed shortly after the election of the constitutional government in 1983 to derogate Ley 21.338 and restore democratic legal standards.

: It largely restored a penal system that had been previously abolished, specifically targeting crimes against public order and state security. Derogation and Legacy

: It was implemented shortly after the military coup as a tool to establish control and suppress dissent.

This report outlines the historical and legal context of , a significant decree-law in Argentine history enacted during the military dictatorship. Overview of Ley 21.338