Gustavo Díaz Ordaz

Gustavo Díaz Ordaz was a Mexican politician who served as President of Mexico from 1964 to 1970. His leadership was marked by efforts to modernize the country’s economy, but also by repression of political dissent. He is most known for his role in the Tlatelolco massacre in 1968, when government troops killed many student protestors protesting against his government. This event cast a long shadow over his presidency, highlighting issues of government authority and human rights. Despite his controversial legacy, Díaz Ordaz remains a significant figure in Mexico’s 20th-century political history.