The true story of Roma

Published: Feb. 18, 2019, 8:50 a.m.

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Alfonso Cuar\\xf3n's critically acclaimed film Roma portrays a student massacre that took place in M\\xe9xico City in 1971. The Corpus Christi massacre, known locally as the Halconazo, sent shock waves throughout M\\xe9xico. A paramilitary group trained by the Army attacked students as they demonstrated against the government, leaving about 120 people dead. Mar\\xeda Elena Navas speaks to Rosa Maria Garza Marcu\\xe9 and Jes\\xfas Mart\\xedn del Campo, who were among the protesters that day.

Photo: The massacre scene in Roma (Netflix)

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