Tlatelolco massacre

The Tlatelolco massacre occurred on October 2, 1968, in Mexico City, when government forces opened fire on thousands of students and protesters demonstrating for democratic reforms, better education, and greater political freedom. The protest took place at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in the Tlatelolco area. The crackdown resulted in dozens to hundreds of deaths, with exact numbers uncertain. The event highlighted government repression and sparked national and international outrage, becoming a symbol of the struggle for human rights and democratic expression in Mexico.