Just before the 1968 Olympics, the Mexican government cracked down hard against student demonstrators.
Some were killed, others arrested - David Huerta was one of the young protestors, hear his story.
Photo: Mexican soldiers arresting students after the shooting (Associated Press).
Published on Monday, 3rd October 2011.
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