Amnesty International is demanding that the state take responsibility for the crisis of disappearances and calls for the implementation of recommendations from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
Amnesty International Mexico supported the report by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights regarding disappearances in Mexico and called on the Mexican government to adopt a public, budgeted plan with timelines and the participation of families and organizations, to address the crisis of missing and unidentified persons in the country.
The organization considered that the CIDH document constitutes an "urgent, serious, and necessary call," as it reflects the voices, demands, and experiences of families of missing persons who requested international intervention due to the persistence of the problem.
Amnesty International stated that, for years, it has documented, along with families, organizations, and human rights groups, that the disappearance of persons in Mexico is a widespread problem, present in various regions of the country and affecting diverse segments of the population.
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According to the report cited by the organization, there are currently more than 128,000 missing and unlocated persons, in addition to more than 70,000 unidentified bodies in the custody of the state, reflecting a dual crisis: of searching for and identifying human remains.
Among the main recommendations issued by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the strengthening of strategies to prevent disappearances through coordinated actions was highlighted.
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More Information: Amnesty International Mexico supported the report by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights regarding disappearances in Mexico and called on the Mexican government to adopt a public plan, with a budget, deadlines, and the participation of families and organizations, to address the crisis of missing and unidentified persons in the country. The organization considered that the CIDH document constitutes an "urgent, serious, and necessary call," as it reflects the voices, demands, and experiences of families of missing persons who requested international intervention due to the persistence of the problem. Amnesty International stated that, for years, it has documented, together with families, organizations, and human rights groups, that the disappearance of persons in Mexico is a widespread problem, present in various regions of the country and affecting diverse segments of the population. Also read: SEP reverses decision; agrees not to move the end of the school year. According to the report cited by the organization, there are currently more than 128,000 missing and unlocated persons, in addition to more than 70,000 unidentified bodies in the custody of the State, which reflects a double crisis: of human search and identification. Among the main recommendations issued by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the strengthening of strategies to prevent disappearances through coordinated actions between federal, state, and municipal authorities, with the participation of civil organizations and family groups, was highlighted. Amnesty International also pointed out that the full acceptance of international technical assistance is essential to address the magnitude of the crisis. Also read: Experts warn of the risk of worsening educational deficits due to cuts to the school year; they qualify the decision as "irresponsible." It indicated that the accompaniment, scrutiny, and cooperation of specialized international organizations can strengthen the tasks of searching, investigating, identifying, and providing comprehensive care to victims. "The severity and scope of this phenomenon require the openness of the State," the organization stated. Finally, Amnesty International affirmed that Mexico is not facing the crisis by denying it, but by guaranteeing search, identification, investigation, and effective measures to prevent new disappearances. Join our channel! EL UNIVERSAL is now on Whatsapp! From your mobile device, stay informed about the most relevant news of the day, opinion articles, entertainment, trends, and more.
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