León, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Massacre of January 2, 1946
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
1. Massacre of January 2, 1946 Marker
H. Ayuntamiento de León
1992-1994
Rinde Homenaje a los Martires del 2 de enero de 1946
Leon, Gto., 2 de enero de 1992.
"The blood of men and women has not been shed in vain for democracy ... today the citizens of these lands of the Bajío wave high the banner of their Free Municipality."
Honorable City Council of León
1992-1994
A tribute to the Martyrs of January 2, 1946
Leon, Guanajuato, January 2, 1992.
Erected 1992 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de León 1992-1994.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1946.
Location. 21° 7.314′ N, 101° 40.982′ W. Marker is in León, Guanajuato. It is on Benito Juárez just south of Portal Aldama, on the left when
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); House of María Joaquina de la Portilla y Torres (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Houses and Early Municipal Council (within shouting distance of this marker); Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Our Blessed Mother of Light (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Plaza of Martyrs (about 210 meters away); Manuel Doblado Theater (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); House of Cecilio Louis Long (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Templo Expiatorio (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in León.
Regarding Massacre of January 2, 1946. During the mayoral elections of December, 1945, the candidate for the PRM (Partido Revolucionario Mexicano) Ignacio Quiroz went up against Carlos A. Obregón, the opposition candidate for the León Civic Union (Unión Cívica Leonesa). There were strong indications of election fraud in favor of Quiroz. On January 1, 1946 a protest was held against the fraudulent elections at the same time as the PRM candidate was being sworn in. The protest was attacked by police. A second protest was then planned for
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 8, 2018
2. Massacre of January 2, 1946 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,146 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
