Amnesty asks to document possible violations in protests by searching mothers; expresses concern

Amnesty International has called on the Human Rights Commission of Mexico City to document and follow up on potential human rights violations that may have occurred during protests by families searching for disappeared persons and related collectives.

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The families of the disappeared face the daily absence of their loved ones, impunity, and, in many cases, dangers derived from the search work they carry out.

The organization voiced concern over the operations implemented by Mexico City authorities during these mobilizations. In a statement released on social media, Amnesty International reminded that individuals who take to the streets to demand truth, justice, and the location of their loved ones are exercising a right that the state is obligated to respect, protect, and guarantee.

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Responding to demands through containment or repression has effects on people claiming rights related to the search for disappeared persons and access to justice.

Amnesty International highlighted that these searching families face the daily absence of their loved ones, impunity, and, in many cases, dangers stemming from their search efforts. The organization asserted that responding to these demands with containment or repression has negative effects on individuals seeking rights related to the search for the disappeared and access to justice. It condemned any act of repression against protesters and demanded that city authorities fully guarantee the rights to protest, freedom of expression, and peaceful assembly.

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We condemn any act of repression against protesters and demand that the city authorities fully guarantee the rights to protest, freedom of expression, and peaceful assembly.