news La Jornada Opinion 2026-08-03

Remembering the 1950s persecution of Mexican union leaders

This year marks the 68th anniversary of the arrest of labor leaders Demetrio Vallejo and Valentín Campa, ordered by President Adolfo Ruiz Cortines.

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