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news La Jornada Opinion 2026-05-19

Tlatelolco Massacre: Diaz Ordaz's Role and Cold War Fears

The 1968 Tlatelolco student massacre in Mexico City, occurring just before the Olympics, is discussed with President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz taking responsibility. His focus on perceived foreign communist influence, particularly 'Moscow's gold,' is highlighted.

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