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Mexico disappearance crisis: Protesters block highway to demand justice
Families of missing persons, led by collectives such as Mariposas Buscando Corazones y Justicia Nacional, concluded a 36-to-37-hour blockade of the Mexico-Toluca highway near Lerma, State of Mexico. The protest was launched to demand direct dialogue with the State of Mexico Attorney General, José Luis Cervantes Martínez, and to seek progress in investigations regarding dozens of disappearance cases.
The demonstration resulted in significant traffic congestion and several confrontations. During the unrest, motorists reportedly attacked the protesters, leading to injuries among at least three female activists.
Following negotiations, an agreement was reached with the Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado de México (FGJEM). The terms include the establishment of permanent working tables with specialized prosecutors to review case files and the creation of a special litigation unit to prevent investigative delays. The FGJEM also committed to evaluating the performance of officials to ensure accountability in the search processes.
Entities
Attorney General of the Republic · Attorney General's Office of the State of Mexico · FGJEM · Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado de México · Flores en el Corazón · José Luis Cervantes Martínez · Justicia Nacional · Lerma · Mariposas Buscando Corazones · Mariposas Buscando Corazones y Justicia · Mariposas Buscando Corazones y Justicia Nacional · Mariposas collective
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Protesters demanded a direct meeting with the State of Mexico Attorney General, José Luis Cervantes Martínez. diarioamanecer.com.mx · eltecolote.mx · laregiontula.com.mx · drvnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The agreement includes the establishment of permanent working tables with specialized prosecutors. laregiontula.com.mx · adnoticias.mx · massinformacion.com.mx
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Mariposas Buscando Corazones y Justicia collective blocked the Mexico-Toluca highway for approximately 37 hours. laregiontula.com.mx · massinformacion.com.mx · adnoticias.mx · eltecolote.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] At least three female protesters were injured during confrontations with motorists. lajornadaestadodemexico.com · drvnoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A heavy truck experienced brake failure on the Mexico-Toluca highway during the period of unrest. vanguardia.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There are more than 131,000 officially missing persons in Mexico. lagacetaonline.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The FGJEM agreed to create a special litigation unit to prevent delays in investigations. laregiontula.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances found evidence of widespread and systematic forced disappearances in Mexico. lagacetaonline.com.ar