The Supreme Court of Mexico has decided to take on the Acteal massacre case from 1997, which resulted in the deaths of 45 indigenous individuals, addressing forced displacement issues related to this tragic event.
On Thursday, the full Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) in Mexico elected to exercise its attraction power to resolve a review amparo filed by victims of forced displacement following the Acteal massacre on December 22, 1997. This decision was proposed by President Minister Hugo Aguilar Ortiz and passed with a majority vote of seven to two, indicating that the case holds significant importance worthy of a detailed analysis and final decision by the Court's ministers.
The case will now be assigned to a reporting minister within the SCJN, who will draft a project sentence concerning the implications of a potential amparo ruling related to the forced displacement of indigenous peoples. This process is crucial not only for the victims of the Acteal massacre but also for setting a precedent in judicial interpretations regarding the rights of displaced people under international law, particularly concerning the American Convention on Human Rights.
The SCJN is tasked with interpreting Article 22.1 of the American Convention on Human Rights and the jurisprudence of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, which provides protections for displaced individuals. The Court's upcoming ruling will be pivotal in reaffirming or redefining the legal standards surrounding forced displacement in Mexico, as well as addressing historical injustices faced by indigenous communities affected by violence and neglect.
