Families of the Disappeared in Mexico Call for UN Intervention Before the General Assembly
Various families and collectives of disappeared persons in Mexico have sent a formal letter to António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN). In this document, they request that the country's disappearance crisis be addressed urgently and immediately before the organization's General Assembly.
The main objective of this petition is to ensure that the Mexican case receives international attention at the highest level. The families consider the situation in the country to be critical and believe that national institutions need the support and observation of international bodies to advance investigations and find their loved ones.
The disappearance crisis in Mexico has affected thousands of people over the last decades. The collectives denounce that, despite current efforts, many obstacles still exist within the justice system. For this reason, they call for celerity—that is, greater speed in legal processes to obtain clear answers regarding the victims' whereabouts.
This initiative also seeks to pressure Mexican authorities to improve their search protocols and the protection of human rights. The families emphasize that UN intervention is essential to ensure the problem is not forgotten and that effective measures are taken.
Finally, the international community and civil organizations await António Guterres' response. The decision to include this topic on the agenda of the next General Assembly could mark a significant change in how this social and humanitarian issue is addressed in Mexico.