The punishment stems from an investigation into a clandestine detention facility hidden inside a hospital during the country 's military dictatorship . Gen. Reynaldo Bignone ruled Argentina from 1982-1983 . The military junta was overthrown in 1983, and the country has been governed by a civilian government ever since. He had previously been sentenced to 25 years for other crimes .
Gen. Reynaldo Bignone ruled Argentina from 1982-1983 . The military junta was overthrown in 1983, and the country has been governed by a civilian government ever since. He had previously been sentenced to 25 years for other crimes .