Mothers of the disappeared take to the streets on International Day: 'We are afraid but we are raising our voices'
Key Points
- Mothers and families of the forcibly disappeared in Mexico organized marches on the international day.
- In Chiapas, 11 cases and more than 6,000 disappeared were identified in the last six months.
- In Guerrero, a searching teacher was killed, families demand protection.
- Activists asked police for information to locate the disappeared.
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Hundreds of families and activists marched in the states of Sinaloa, Chiapas, and Guerrero to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances in Mexico. In Culiacán, communities recounted the threats and insecurity they faced during search activities.
In Chiapas, the 'Karla Velazco' Foundation reported at least 11 disappearance cases in the last six months and more than 6,000 disappeared statewide.
In the state of Guerrero, the 'No More Disappeared in Guerrero' collective demanded justice and protection following the killing in August of teacher Federico García Parra, who was searching for his son. In Acapulco, activists asked police for information sharing, even if anonymous. Other states such as Jalisco, Veracruz, and Morelos also joined the commemorative ceremonies.
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- Which day was commemorated in Mexico and what was demanded?
- The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances was commemorated; families demanded the immediate search for their disappeared relatives and their own safety.
- What is the number of disappeared and the latest situation in Chiapas?
- According to foundation data, there are more than 6,000 disappeared statewide; at least 11 new cases were opened in the last six months.
- Which incident was highlighted in Guerrero?
- The killing of teacher Federico García Parra on August 26 while searching for his son was highlighted, and the fact that searching families are under threat was emphasized.
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