The Pesky Toad Logo

The Pesky Toad

The Pescadero Perspective

This story has rotated off the live feed but the permalink stays available for sharing and search.

news La Jornada Opinion 2026-05-21

Elena Poniatowska's 'La Noche de Tlatelolco' Documented 1968 Genocide

Elena Poniatowska's seminal work, 'La Noche de Tlatelolco,' is recognized as the first testimony to expose the state-perpetrated genocide on October 2, 1968.


El primer testimonio que denunció el genocidio de Estado perpetrado por Gustavo Díaz Ordaz el 2 de octubre de 1968 fue La noche de Tlatelolco, de Elena Poniatowska.

Support Your Local Toad

The Pesky Toad is free and ad-light. If you find it useful, toss a few pesos in the tip jar to help keep the servers running and the satire flowing.

$

MXN · Minimum $10