Leftist Dissent was the target of Echeverría's Dirty War. Echeverría's Dirty War was a period of political repression in Mexico that took place from 1968 to 1976. The Mexican government targeted leftist dissidents, including students, intellectuals, and political activists. The government used torture, kidnapping, and murder to suppress dissent.
The Incredible Journey of Luis Echeverría: Testing Your Knowledge on Mexico's President 1970-1976!