Mexico City Human Rights Commission investigates six inmate deaths at Santa Martha Acatitla prison

The Mexico City Human Rights Commission (CDHCM) is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of six women incarcerated at the Santa Martha Acatitla women's prison in Iztapalapa. Dolores González Saravia, president of the CDHCM, confirmed that the commission is working to determine the exact cause of death for each inmate.

Saravia stated that the commission is also focused on identifying the underlying problems that failed to guarantee the safety and integrity of the women who died within the penitentiary. She noted that while one death has been formally recorded, the accumulation of six cases has raised a significant red flag, prompting the CDHCM to dedicate priority attention to the situation.

The CDHCM will issue a formal recommendation to the Mexico City Penitentiary System once its final investigation is complete. Saravia emphasized that this matter is a top priority for the commission, requiring constant vigilance and follow-up. The investigation comes amid broader concerns about prison conditions, with the CDHCM also addressing issues like evictions and the new penitentiary system in the city.