07 November 2025
Mass Graves, Denial and Impunity
Mexico’s unfolding mass grave crisis has brought unprecedented UN scrutiny: for the first time, the Committee on Enforced Disappearances has triggered emergency measures, framing Mexico as a litmus test for global human rights accountability. The government’s denial and refusal to accept international findings now pit diplomatic rhetoric against the urgent realities of systemic disappearances, challenging whether real reform is possible. As Mexico stands at this crossroads, the world watches to see if international oversight can compel action or if entrenched impunity will prevail. Continue reading >>
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19 March 2025
From Hugs to Handcuffs
On 27 February, the Mexican government transferred 29 alleged drug lords to the US. Instead of undergoing the due process required for extradition, they were simply removed of their cells, put on a plane and sent to the USA. This act was termed a “deliver” by Mexico, while the US called it a “expulsion”. This is not just a semantic issue. While combating organised crime is crucial, by bypassing the rules for extradition, Mexico disregarded the rule of law and set a dangerous precedent for sovereignty and the protection of fundamental rights. Continue reading >>
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