The mayor of the Oaxacan municipality of Santo Domingo Tehuantepec, Ana Cecilia Pérez Velásquez, announced the immediate dismissal of the head of the Municipal Institute of Youth, physician Keyla Karlet Calvo Vásquez, following the dissemination of a workshop to create a 'Forensic kit in case of disappearance', which sparked outrage from collectives, activists, and civil organizations.
In an official statement, the mayor noted that the decision was made 'in strict compliance with the commitments of this administration to conduct public service with responsibility, institutional sensitivity, and respect for citizens.' She emphasized that 'no action that generates concern or is not conducted with the care and responsibility required by public service will be tolerated,' and informed that internal reviews will be carried out to strengthen oversight mechanisms between the City Council's areas.
She expressed her government's commitment to act 'with responsibility, transparency, and firmness, always prioritizing the well-being, trust, and respect of the population of Santo Domingo Tehuantepec.'
The dismissal comes after the announcement of a workshop called 'Forensic kit in case of disappearance,' organized by the Municipal Institute of Youth and scheduled for last Friday, March 6, at 5:00 PM.
Roselia Chaca, of the Network of Women Journalists of Oaxaca, described the act as 'insensitive, irresponsible, macabre, and not at all preventive.' Claudia Valeria Hernández, of the Casa de la Mujer Istmeña (CAMI), pointed out that this type of activity represents a setback in the protection of women, while activist María Elena Ríos, promoter of the Malena Law, demanded that the city council offer a public apology for the 'irresponsible' invitation made with public resources.
The creator of the forensic kit, Becky Ríos, also denounced the misuse of her material: 'Someone is plagiarizing my work and they want to dress their municipality in purple, I have not trained anyone to give this workshop, they are stealing my work.'
According to the National Registry of Missing and Unlocated Persons (RNPDNO), during Salomón Jara's administration, 343 disappearances have been reported, of which 241 remain unlocated, representing a location rate of 29.74%.
The event asked participants to bring 'a used blouse from the day' and 'present a recent printed photograph without a filter.' The activity generated immediate criticism from collectives, activists, and civil organizations, which considered it normalized violence against women.
