Haile Selassie Gugsa vs Roberto Viola

Haile Selassie Gugsa, a son-in-law of Emperor Haile Selassie, defected to the Italian invaders. He provided intelligence and support, which contributed to the Italian victory at the Battle of Maychew.

After his defection, the Italian colonial administration appointed Gugsa as Governor of Tigray. He administered the region under Italian rule until the end of the occupation.

On March 29, 1981, Roberto Viola was appointed President of Argentina by the military junta, succeeding Jorge Videla. His presidency was part of the National Reorganization Process, the military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983.

During Viola's presidency, the military junta continued its campaign of state terrorism against leftist guerrillas, political opponents, and suspected subversives. Thousands were kidnapped, tortured, and killed or disappeared. Human rights organizations documented systematic abuses.

On December 11, 1981, Roberto Viola was removed from the presidency by the military junta due to health issues and internal disagreements. He was replaced by Leopoldo Galtieri. Viola's removal reflected instability within the dictatorship.

In 1985, Roberto Viola was convicted by the Argentine courts for human rights abuses committed during the Dirty War, including illegal detentions, torture, and forced disappearances. He was sentenced to 17 years in prison, later reduced.