Mexico City officials apologize for aggression against activists searching for missing relatives

Mexico City's government officials have issued public apologies for the aggression directed at mothers searching for missing persons. The incident took place on Calzada de Tlalpan as activists gathered before the Mexico-Ecuador soccer match.

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We deeply regret what happened today on Calzada de Tlalpan and offer our apologies.

César Cravioto, the Secretary of Government, expressed deep regret in a video shared on social media. "We deeply regret what happened today on Calzada de Tlalpan and offer our apologies," he stated. Cravioto emphasized the government's commitment to balancing freedom of expression for various groups with the rights of event attendees, a principle he said the city government has consistently upheld during the World Cup.

Secretary of Citizen Security, Pablo Vázquez Camacho, announced that internal affairs and human rights departments have been instructed to conduct thorough investigations. "It is important to clarify that at no time was there an order to limit the freedom of demonstration and expression of the contingent," Camacho affirmed. "Any action contrary to the protocols of action will be sanctioned according to current regulations."

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It is important to clarify that at no time was there an order to limit the freedom of demonstration and expression of the contingent. Any action contrary to the protocols of action will be sanctioned according to current regulations.

Camacho strongly rejected any acts that violate individual rights, particularly those of individuals championing legitimate causes. The apology comes after collectives of mothers searching for the disappeared reported aggression from Mexico City police.

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We strongly reject any act that violates the rights of any person, especially those who champion legitimate causes.