In Mexico, the lack of investigation and sanctioning of those responsible for enforced disappearances perpetuates a cycle of violence and pain. Enforced disappearance by state agents and disappearance committed by individuals, often related to organized crime, are two sides of the same coin. Effective coordination among different levels of government is crucial to address this issue, as cases like the discovery in Teuchitlán could not occur without at least the knowledge of local and state authorities.
In a conference at the National Palace, it was mentioned that Guerrero has experienced a decrease in the homicide rate, ranking ninth nationally. However, Mexico faces an alarming humanitarian crisis with over 124,000 missing persons, which constantly surpasses society's capacity for shock.
In Teuchitlán, charred human remains were discovered along with 493 personal items in a location that, according to testimonies, operated since 2012. Although authorities had previously conducted actions in the area, it was a collective of families searching for the missing that managed to obtain new leads revealing the extent of the horrors that took place at the Teuchitlán ranch.
This case adds to other findings of clandestine graves in different parts of Mexico, highlighting the seriousness of the situation and the impunity surrounding it. The disappearance of persons in the country has multiplied since 2010, with clandestine graves reflecting the grave problems it represents. Civil society organizations and international observers have expressed their concern regarding these alarming figures.
Meanwhile, alarming news has emerged from the United States, where the possibility of invoking old laws to carry out mass deportations and military actions against drug cartels in Mexico is being raised. The severity of the situation demands urgent attention and concrete actions to address the issue of disappearances and associated violence in the region.
