In Puebla, a protest was held demanding the maximum penalty for those responsible in the case of the femicide of Cecilia Monzón. Helena Monzón, sister of the murdered activist, thanked the support of Las Mujeres por Puebla and all the people who support this cause.
Cecilia Monzón was murdered in May 2022 with six gunshots in a direct attack in Puebla. The lawyer and activist was ambushed by two men on a motorcycle, who shot her and then fled. She was known for handling cases of women victims of abuse and domestic violence, fighting for custody and alimony for their children. Monzón was in a legal proceeding for alimony against Javier López Zavala.
After Cecilia's femicide, the 'Monzón Law' was promoted in the Puebla Congress, approved in March 2023. This law includes revoking the parental rights of the father in the case of the mother's femicide, as well as penalties of up to eight years in prison for officials who obstruct investigations of this kind. The trial for the femicide of Cecilia Monzón in Puebla was postponed to April 4.
Helena Monzón reported that alleged criminals are seeking to delay the legal process. The revictimization in this case has been a concern for the activist's family. Despite the obstacles, family members and activists continue to demand justice and put an end to revictimization in the Mexican justice system. Cecilia Monzón's family has been vigilant about possible attempts to release the accused, but so far a protection ruling to free López Zavala has been denied. Activists have joined the cause, protesting in front of the San Miguel prison to continue supporting the fight for justice in this case.
