Three lawyers disappeared in May 2025 after the conclusion of a hearing in which they defended Lenin Canchola, a drug lord sentenced to 50 years in prison. The circumstances of the lawyers' disappearance remain unclear. They were last seen after the court proceedings ended. The case has caused a wide resonance in society and among human rights defenders.
Disappearance of Three Lawyers in Mexico
Three lawyers defending a drug lord disappeared in May 2025 after a court hearing. The circumstances of their disappearance remain unclear, causing widespread public concern.