The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, committed to supporting victims of femicide and disappearance, despite the criticisms received during the March 8th demonstration. In the country, more than 120,000 people are reported missing, according to the National Registry of Missing and Unlocated Persons. However, during the previous government, it was reported that at least 15,000 cases were removed from the official census.
Sheinbaum's statements come in the context of demands from families of femicide victims, who protested outside the National Palace seeking a meeting with the president. During 2024, 3,403 murders of women were recorded in Mexico, of which 839 are being investigated as femicides and 2,564 as intentional homicides, according to the SESNSP.
Sheinbaum stated that her government will always stand by the victims, despite the criticisms received. She noted that meetings have been held with some groups of mothers and family members, while admitting the need to open dialogue with all groups. The president emphasized that work is being done to improve the databases on missing persons and to better understand the context of these disappearances.
In this regard, she mentioned the importance of strengthening the work of search commissions and the professionalization of prosecutors. Sheinbaum reiterated her government's commitment to collaborating with all those affected by the disappearance of a loved one, without confrontations.
