Headline Title:
Mexico's Torture Epidemic
People across Mexico, but particularly in the north of the country, seem to walk in fear, and not only of organized crime.
A mother of four and housewife found herself up caught up in Mexico's “war on drugs” and was tortured and sexually abused. Over two years on, no one has been held to account.
Media Node:
Miriam 2
VIDEO: Miriam's story
Story Location:
Mexico
22° 57' 10.7892" N, 103° 38' 57.8868" W
“People across Mexico are sometimes caught up on the wrong side of the military operations against criminal gangs. With no real evidence, they might be perceived as the enemy or as potential involved in drug trafficking with all the abuses that come attached to that label.”
Source:
Rupert Knox, Mexico researcher at Amnesty International.
URL:
Peña Nieto: One hundred days waiting for real advances on human rights
Description:
Amnesty International's press release for Enrique Peña Nieto's first 100 days in office
As President Enrique Peña Nieto completes 100 days in office, the few measures his government has taken on human rights simply do not match the gravity of the situation that Mexico is experiencing.
As President Enrique Peña Nieto completes 100 days in office, the few measures his government has taken on human rights simply do not match the gravity of the situation that Mexico is experiencing.
Headline Title:
Mexique : il faut mettre en application la nouvelle loi en faveur des victimes
Des mesures concrètes sont nécessaires pour appuyer la nouvelle loi destinée à défendre les droits des victimes d'infractions et de violations des droits humains dans le contexte de la violence eng
Des mesures concrètes sont nécessaires pour renforcer la nouvelle loi mexicaine destinée à défendre les droits des victimes d'infractions et de violations des droits humains dans le contexte de la lutte contre le crime organisé.
Media Node:
Mexico Victims' law_fr
Story Location:
Mexico
23° 31' 25.32" N, 102° 5' 5.8596" W
“Cette loi résulte des pressions constantes exercées par la société civile et il s'agit d'une avancée importante pour les victimes d'infractions et de violations des droits humains au Mexique. Mais pour que les choses changent vraiment, les autorités mexicaines à tous les niveaux doivent veiller à ce que la loi soit effectivement respectée. ”
Source:
Javier Zúñiga, conseiller spécial auprès d'Amnesty International
URL:
Mexique. Le nouveau président doit solder l'héritage des violations des droits humains
Description:
Communiqué de presse, 18 décembre 2012
URL:
Mexique. Les autorités doivent mettre fin à «l'épidémie» de torture
Description:
Communiqué de presse, 11 octobre 2012
Headline Title:
México: La nueva Ley General de Víctimas debe aplicarse para ser efectiva
Es preciso adoptar medidas concretas para respaldar la nueva ley promulgada con objeto de garantizar los derechos de la víctimas de los delitos y abusos contra los derechos humanos que se cometen e
Hacen falta medidas concretas para respaldar la nueva ley promulgada en México con objeto de garantizar los derechos de las víctimas de los delitos y abusos contra los derechos humanos que se cometen en medio de la lucha contra la delincuencia organizada.
Media Node:
Mexico Victims' law_es
Story Location:
Mexico
23° 31' 25.32" N, 102° 5' 5.8596" W
“Esta ley es el resultado de una presión constante de la sociedad civil y constituye un importante avance para las víctimas de violaciones de derechos humanos y de delitos en México. Pero para que la ley comporte realmente un cambio, las autoridades mexicanas de todos lo niveles deben garantizar que se aplica de manera efectiva. ”
Source:
Javier Zúñiga, asesor especial de Amnistía Internacional
Date:
Thu, 10/01/2013
URL:
México: El nuevo Presidente debe romper con el legado de violaciones de derechos humanos
Description:
Comunicado de prensa, 18 de diciembre de 2012
URL:
México: Se insta a las autoridades a poner fin a la epidemia de tortura
Description:
Comunicado de prensa, 11 de octubre de 2012
Headline Title:
Mexico: New Victims’ Law needs to be implemented to be effective
Concrete measures are needed to back up a new law aimed at guaranteeing the rights of victims of crime and human rights abuses in the ongoing violence resulting from the struggle against organized
Concrete measures are needed to back up a new Mexican law aimed at guaranteeing the rights of victims of crime and human rights abuses amid the struggle against organized crime.
Media Node:
Mexico Victims' law
Story Location:
Mexico
23° 31' 25.32" N, 102° 5' 5.8596" W
“This law came about as a result of sustained pressure from civil society, and is an important advance for the victims of human rights violations and crime in Mexico. But for it to make a real difference, the Mexican authorities at all levels must ensure the law is complied with effectively. ”
Source:
Javier Zúñiga, Special Adviser to Amnesty International
Date:
Thu, 10/01/2013
URL:
Mexico: New President must break with legacy of human rights violations
Description:
News story, 18 December 2012
URL:
Mexico: Authorities urged to end torture epidemic
Description:
News story/report, 11 October 2012
Le président mexicain Enrique Peña Nieto doit mettre en œuvre sans délai des mesures concrètes pour remédier aux problèmes de droits humains les plus urgents, notamment aux violations commises dans le contexte de la crise de sécurité publique, écrit Amnesty International dans une lettre ouverte.
Le président mexicain Enrique Peña Nieto doit mettre en œuvre sans délai des mesures concrètes pour remédier aux problèmes de droits humains les plus urgents, notamment aux violations commises dans
El presidente de México Enrique Peña Nieto debe tomar medidas concretas e inmediatas para abordar algunos de los temas más urgentes del país en materia de derechos humanos, incluyendo los abusos en el contexto de la crisis de seguridad pública, manifestó Amnistía Internacional hoy en una carta abierta al presidente.
El presidente de México Enrique Peña Nieto debe tomar medidas concretas e inmediatas para abordar algunos de los temas más urgentes del país en materia de derechos humanos, incluyendo los abusos en
Headline Title:
Mexico: New President must break with legacy of human rights violations
Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto must implement immediate and concrete measures to tackle some of the country’s most pressing human rights issues, including abuses in the context of the public
Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto must implement immediate and concrete measures to tackle some of the country’s most pressing human rights issues.
Media Node:
Enrique Pena Nieto
Twitter Tag:
Mexico
Story Location:
Mexico
23° 56' 31.4916" N, 101° 25' 32.8116" W
“Peña Nieto’s positive discourse regarding human rights, including commitments to move ahead with the General Victim’s Law and reform of laws criminalizing enforced disappearances, are welcome but promises and good intentions are not enough to eradicate and prevent human rights violations”
Source:
Javier Zúñiga, Special Adviser at Amnesty International
Date:
Tue, 18/12/2012
