Citizens of Culiacán united in a march to protest against violence and insecurity in the state, as well as to demand the resignation of Governor Rubén Rocha Moya. Six months after an increase in insecurity, the protesters denounced a 'failed state' and accused the governor of minimizing the crisis, claiming that the reality on the streets was very different from what was stated.
The collective Culiacán Valiente carried out the relocation and unveiling of the memorial 'Your absence is not forgotten', a symbol of protest and collective memory for the more than 1,200 missing persons during this period. The event took place alongside the citizens' march demanding security and justice in the region.
'The absence of peace continues to affect our lives after six months of violence. We demand that authorities advance on the peace-building proposals we have presented,' declared Esteban García, a member of the collective. He pointed out the lack of a transformative process in the institutions that guarantees public policies for prevention and the construction of lasting peace in the medium and long term.
The collective called on citizens not to succumb to fear or pressure, and to continue participating in peaceful protest actions. During the ceremony, soprano Aurora performed the song 'La Llorona', in honor of the victims of violence.
Members of the collective stressed that the memorial not only represents an act of support and protest, but also a demand for peace for the city. 'We cannot forget. If hope is lost, the struggle is lost,' they emphasized. Finally, they announced that the memorial will be moved in the coming weeks to various locations in Culiacán, with the aim of continuing to raise awareness and keeping the memory of the victims alive.
