the inguinal region. The loss of blood caused anemia, hypovolemia, and successive cardiac arrests throughout the next day. In spite of everything, the doctors managed to stop the hemorrhage and a vascular graft was performed to repair the artery sectioned by the shot. However, all efforts were in vain. Líber Arce died on 14 August. Funeral A viewing was held for Líber Arce in the atrium of the University of the Republic. A crowd accompanied his body to the Cementerio del Buceo, transforming the event into a popular demonstration against government policy. It is estimated that more than a quarter of a million people attended the funeral. Many shops closed in mourning and buses from the state-owned transport company AMDET placed black ribbons on their windshields. Further deaths On Friday, 20 September 1968, the police suppressed another demonstration of students against the government policy of Pacheco Areco, opening fire with riot shotguns and killing Susana Pintos (28) and Hugo de los Santos (19). Symbol Since 1968, 14 August has been adopted by the Uruguayan student movement (university and secondary) as Student Martyrs Day. After the return to democracy, General Prim Street (in homage to the Spanish military officer and politician Juan Prim, 1814–1870) was renamed Líber Arce. The street begins at the doors of the Veterinary School and passes behind the municipal zoo of . References 1938 births 1968 deaths 1968 in Uruguay Deaths by firearm in Uruguay People shot dead by law enforcement officers Uruguayan activists Burials at Cementerio del Buceo, Montevideo