Collectives of families of missing persons and civil organizations expressed their support to the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances, following its recent stance on the situation Mexico faces in this matter. The groups considered that the intervention of the international body represents an opportunity to highlight the magnitude of the problem and advance in the search for truth and justice for thousands of families. Support in a crisis that does not end. According to the collectives, the committee's decision to take the matter to international instances is not an isolated event, but the result of years of monitoring and recommendations on the issue of disappearances in the country. They pointed out that this measure could help to dimension the crisis and generate more forceful actions by the Mexican state, especially in a context where thousands of cases continue to be unresolved. In addition, they highlighted that many families have had to assume search duties due to the lack of effective results from the authorities. "Cascarita" for the missing: families and collectives play on Reforma Avenue in CDMX as a protest to demand justice. The organizations affirmed that their support for the international committee is based on the hope that mechanisms for investigation, identification, and location of missing persons will be strengthened. They emphasized that recognizing the severity of the problem is a fundamental step to advance towards real solutions, as well as to guarantee justice and reparation for the victims. They also warned that minimizing or rejecting international intervention could prolong the wait for thousands of families who have been seeking answers for years. Furthermore, the Committee on Enforced Disappearances has indicated that there are indications of disappearances that could be considered part of a serious phenomenon, even with possible links to authorities through action, omission, or permissiveness. In this regard, collectives and organizations have insisted on the need for the Mexican state to assume its responsibility and strengthen actions to prevent, investigate, and sanction these cases. Finally, the collectives reiterated that their position is not aimed at confrontation, but at effective solutions in the face of a crisis that continues to affect thousands of families in the country. They stressed that the accompaniment of international bodies can be key to driving structural changes and preventing the situation from continuing to worsen.
