Morena's Double Betrayal: Manipulating Homicide Statistics

An operation is reportedly occurring in Mexico that manipulates crime statistics by reclassifying intentional homicides into less severe categories like "accidental" or "pending determination." This tactic aims to lower the official murder rate, which has been a persistent challenge for the current government.

Despite official claims of declining violence, those who examine public records and court documents report a discrepancy between the reported numbers and the reality on the ground. Families allege that executions are being registered as accidents, and bodies are not appearing in official homicide counts. This bureaucratic reclassification effectively removes violent deaths from official statistics, turning them into minor footnotes.

Critics argue this is not an error but a deliberate decision: if actual violence cannot be reduced, the reported violence is lowered through administrative adjustments. This practice is compared to managing a budget, where reclassifications and adjustments allow for the presentation of a downward trend in statistics.

The core concern is that if a government can conceal its deceased citizens, it raises questions about its potential tolerance or even complicity with organized crime. The alleged administrative concealment of victims is seen as a "double betrayal", first by failing to protect lives, and second by deliberately refusing to acknowledge deaths. This undermines the fundamental right of a populace to have its dead counted and respected, rather than used to fabricate a narrative of success.