Feb 17 β€’ 02:48 UTC πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico Milenio (ES)

Collectives demand DNA results after discovery of a clandestine grave in Veracruz

Search collectives in Veracruz are awaiting DNA test results for bodies found in a clandestine grave discovered on February 5.

In Veracruz, Mexico, search collectives are urgently waiting for the DNA test results from bodies discovered in a clandestine grave. This grave, unearthed on February 5, has revealed more than five corpses, which have since been transported to the Forensic Identification Center in Nogales for analysis. Members of these collectives are expressing their frustration over the delays in obtaining results and fear the concealment of information regarding the identification of the deceased.

Γ“scar RamΓ­rez, a representative from the group 'Unidos por Amor a Ti,' emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that their only facility for forensic analysis is in Nogales, which is already overwhelmed with cases. He highlighted their ongoing concern, as families of the victims are desperate to obtain any information about their missing loved ones. The community has been deeply affected by the ongoing crisis of disappearances linked to organized crime in the region, making timely DNA results imperative.

The demand for transparency and prompt action from government officials is increasing, as the collectives strive to ensure that no information regarding the victims' identities is withheld. This situation underscores the broader issues of accountability within the justice system in Mexico and the struggles of families of the disappeared who are often left searching for answers with little support from the authorities. The outcome of these DNA tests could potentially provide much-needed closure for affected families and contribute to addressing the pervasive violence and disappearances in Veracruz.

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