In 1977, Argentine teacher Taty Almeida began searching for her missing son Alejandro, one of thousands who disappeared during the military dictatorship. With nowhere else to turn, she joined other mothers in Buenos Aires’ Plaza de Mayo, publicly demanding answers about their children. Over five decades, the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo have become a powerful symbol of resistance, seeking truth and justice for up to 30,000 victims. Today, their mission continues despite political challenges, reduced government support, and concerns about weakening accountability under president Javier Milei. Meanwhile, other organisations have helped children taken from detained parents to discover their own identity, and younger generations are determined to continue the work. Though many original members are elderly, their persistence reflects enduring hope that truth will prevail and the missing will be found.