1968 Mexico City Massacre

The 1968 Mexico City Massacre refers to the violent crackdown on student protesters just days before the Mexican Olympics began. Thousands of students had gathered to demand political reforms and greater freedoms. On October 2, security forces opened fire on the demonstrators in Plaza de las Tres Culturas, killing an estimated dozens to hundreds of people. The government initially suppressed information about the event, but it became a symbol of state repression and inspired future movements for human rights and democracy in Mexico.