Mexico “much more dangerous than 18 years ago”: Amnesty International

2024-04-29 10:19:25

“Have 18 years, with presidents from three different political parties, who have opted for a failed strategy. This is a country (Mexico) much more dangerous than 18 years ago (…) It is clearly a failed strategy,” denounced Edith Olivares Ferreto, director of Amnesty International in Mexico.

During the presentation of report “The Situation of Human Rights in the World”Olivares Ferreto highlighted the failure of the public security strategy in Mexicopointing out that three presidents have not been able to solve the problem of insecurity in Mexico and that everyone has supported a strategy that has not produced results.

The report presented by International Amnesty It focuses on eleven points that reveal how Mexico is perceived from the international perspective related to security and human rights.

International Amnesty explains in his report what in Mexico Human rights continue to be subject to constant violations, in addition to the fact that the problems have not been addressed from the international guidelines set by various conventions to which the country is a party.

1.- Human rights violations: According to the data provided in the report, serious problems persist in Mexico, such as the criminalization of environmental defenders and journalists, as well as high numbers of femicides and disappearances.

2.- Judicial system: The Inter-American Court of Human Rights urges reforms, especially in cases of arbitrary detention and excessive use of force, which have not been implemented in the country.

3.- Militarization of public security: There is concern on the part of the NGO about the role of the armed forces, with cases of extrajudicial executions and lack of transparency in institutions such as the Secretariat of National Defense.

4.- reproductive rights: Despite the progress in the decriminalization of abortion and recognition of equal marriage, the policies that protect these rights have not been effectively implemented; in Mexico there are still federal entities that still do not have legislation in this regard.

5.- Access to justice: The report points out problems such as impunity in cases of historical human rights violations and the lack of transparency in judicial institutions.

6.- Access to health: Reforms are mentioned in the General Health Law to guarantee free health services to unaffiliated people, although there are concerns about the actual implementation capacity.

7.- Criminalization of protest: The report highlights cases of criminalization and use of excessive force against protesters and human rights defenders.

8.- Gender violence: High rates of femicides and sexual violence, with insufficient investigation and response from the authorities.

9.- Forced disappearences: A high number of missing people and problems in investigations are reported, with serious risks for those searching for their loved ones.

10.- Access to information: In Mexico there is a lack of transparency and accountability, especially in government and security institutions.

11.- Environmental impact: Amnesty International flags concerns over projects such as the Mayan Train and Dos Bocas, as well as the lack of effective measures to address climate change and protect the environment.

Graduated with a degree in Law and Social Sciences from the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, for several years I have forged a career in the media. My experience includes notable roles as a photojournalist and co-host on local radio. In 2022, I joined the Debate team as a web reporter, where I specialize in news coverage both locally in Michoacán and internationally. Currently, I focus my work on reporting on the weather in Mexico, the conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine, and the Middle East, as well as general news from the United States and Latin America such as Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, among others, without losing sight of issues of global interest, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and climate change. In addition to my commitment to quality journalism, I have a passionate interest in women’s rights and advocate for their promotion through my work.

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2024-04-29 10:19:25