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To commemorate the Tlatelolco Massacre of October 1968 is not only an act of memory and respect for the victims but also a reminder of the cost of repression and the importance of freedom of expression. It serves as a constant reminder that the voice of the people must not be silenced.
- El "2 de octubre no se olvida" -
"October 2nd is not forgotten"
Military and the Government
Torture and Deprivation of Freedom
Media Silence and Censorship
The role of the army and security forces in the massacre was fundamental. The operation was organized by the Olimpia Battalion, a military unit tasked with infiltrating the demonstrations to identify leaders and provoke chaos. This tactic of infiltration and repression aimed to provide justification for military intervention in what was
The role of the army and security forces in the massacre was fundamental. The operation was organized by the Olimpia Battalion, a military unit tasked with infiltrating the demonstrations to identify leaders and provoke chaos. This tactic of infiltration and repression aimed to provide justification for military intervention in what was officially described as a "riot." However, the actions of the Olimpia Battalion and the army were planned and executed with the knowledge and approval of President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz and his Secretary of the Interior, Luis Echeverría.
Media Silence and Censorship
Torture and Deprivation of Freedom
Media Silence and Censorship
One of the most shocking aspects of the Tlatelolco Massacre was the media silence that surrounded it. For years, the Mexican government strictly controlled the media, preventing the true scale of the tragedy from coming to light. Many of the country's most influential newspapers and radio stations downplayed the events, with the officia
One of the most shocking aspects of the Tlatelolco Massacre was the media silence that surrounded it. For years, the Mexican government strictly controlled the media, preventing the true scale of the tragedy from coming to light. Many of the country's most influential newspapers and radio stations downplayed the events, with the official version describing "a clash between the army and violent groups," concealing the massacre of unarmed civilians.
It was only through international media and clandestine reports that the world began to learn what had really happened in Tlatelolco. Years later, journalists and witnesses published investigations that revealed the scale of the repression and the crimes committed.
Torture and Deprivation of Freedom
Torture and Deprivation of Freedom
Torture and Deprivation of Freedom
Mass Arrests: In addition to the killings, mass arrests were carried out. It is estimated that over 1,500 people were arrested that night, many of them without formal charges. The arrests included not only students but also residents of nearby buildings who had no connection to the protest but were swept up in the army's violence.
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Mass Arrests: In addition to the killings, mass arrests were carried out. It is estimated that over 1,500 people were arrested that night, many of them without formal charges. The arrests included not only students but also residents of nearby buildings who had no connection to the protest but were swept up in the army's violence.
Physical and Psychological Torture: Survivor testimonies indicate that the torture included brutal beatings, electric shocks, and techniques like the "submarine," where detainees were submerged in water until they nearly drowned. Many students were subjected to long periods of torture without access to lawyers, family members, or medical assistance. Sleep deprivation, isolation, and death threats were also used to psychologically break the prisoners.
Indefinite Imprisonment: Hundreds of students were imprisoned indefinitely, without trial, for weeks, months, or even years. Some were released only after lengthy judicial processes, which in many cases were fabrications by the government to justify the repression.
Forced Disappearances: It is presumed that many of the movement's disappeared were executed extrajudicially. Forced disappearances affected not only students but also activists and sympathizers, who were simply "erased" by the state without leaving a trace.
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