Imbued with the spirit and legend of the Mexican Revolution, Luis Echeverría rose to power after a long string of bureaucratic posts, where he became known for his intelligence and his surprising capacity for work. He would become secretary of the government of Díaz Ordaz and he was singled out for his complicity in the massacre at Tlatelolco. Díaz Ordaz designated him his successor. And then came the great change.—Clío TV