Page "National Autonomous University of Mexico" Paragraph 10

Another major student strike, again over examination regulations, occurred in 1966.

Students invaded the rectorate and forced the rector to resign.

The Board of Regents did not accept this resignation, so the professors went on strike, paralyzing the university and forcing the Board's acceptance.

In the summer, violent outbreaks occurred on a number of the campuses of the University-affiliated preparatory schools ; police took over a number of high school campuses, with injuries.

During August 1968, protests formed on the main campus against the police actions on the main campus and in the center of the city.

The protests grew into a student movement that demanded the resignation of the police chief, among other things.

More protests followed in September, gaining frequency and numbers.

During a meeting of the student leaders, the army fired on the Chihuahua building in Tlatelolco, where the student organization supposedly was.

They also fired on the crowd that was outside, with many dead, wounded and detained.

Protests continued after that.

Only ten days later, the 1968 Olympic Games opened at the University Stadium.

The University was shut down for the duration.

Finally, some progress was made toward restoring order.