The Falklands War was undoubtedly one of the most traumatic events for the country, both because of the context and for what happened in particular. But there is one aspect that is not usually taken into account and is the exacerbation of the xenophobic hatred of Argentines towards the English. However, Julio Aro and Geoffrey Cardozo, two Falkland veterans from the two disputing countries, oppose xenophobic prejudice and hatred and strengthen ties that cross the puddle. Their names were already repeatedly made known for their work together, but, in return for their work, their names were made news again. It turns out that, since the Norwegian Nobel Committee, both were nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for “promoting the process of identifying Argentine soldiers buried in Darwin Cemetery in the Falkland Islands.”
Geoffrey Cardozo (left) and Julio Aro (right)
Cardozo, a British colonel who participated in the Falklands War, provided Aro with key information to identify bodies of fallen on the island, which was the initial kick for Aro to create the Don’t Forget Me Foundation in 2009.” I’ve already spoken to Geoffrey, who’s also aware. Moms (of ex-combatants) too. My cell phone’s full of heart-breaking messages. They treat me like a son and that excites me a lot,” Aro said, declaring that they were “very excited,” in conversations with the half-Marplatense La Capital.
