Events tagged with "democracy movement"

Historical Events tagged with "democracy movement"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Edson Luís de Lima Souto Killed in Protest

March 28th, 1968 57 years ago

Edson Luís de Lima Souto, a Brazilian student, was killed by military police during a protest in Rio de Janeiro. The students were rallying against the government’s authoritarian policies and rising educational costs, reflecting widespread discontent with the military regime. Souto's death ignited significant outrage among students and led to increased protests across Brazil, galvanizing the youth in their fight against repression.