EZLN to meet with mothers searching for missing persons in Veracruz

A delegation from the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) is scheduled to arrive in Xalapa on December 12 to meet with mothers and families searching for missing persons. This visit is part of a national tour titled ‘Abrazo a Buscadoras’ (Embrace to Searchers), which will take place between December and January to listen to and support families of the disappeared.

The tour is organized in coordination with delegates from the National Indigenous Congress (CNI) and coincides with the 30th anniversary of the CNI’s resistance. The mobilization is expected to include over 1,500 Zapatista members traveling through various points in the country, including Mexico City.

In Veracruz, local collectives and social organizations are preparing for the delegation’s arrival. The state has seen approximately 7,000 reported disappearances in recent years, with families frequently denouncing delays in investigations and forensic identification processes. The meeting aims to provide a space for dialogue regarding the challenges and demands for justice faced by these families.