Colectivos Piden a Políticos No Presentarse en Vigilia y Luto Nacional por Teuchitlán
- Families of the disappeared are organizing a Vigilia y Luto Nacional (National Vigil and Mourning),but are wary of political parties attempting to co-opt their movement.
- Organizers of the upcoming vigil have voiced concerns about political entities trying to capitalize on their efforts.
- The institution stated, “Hoy, nos vemos en la obligación de ser más precisos en la denuncia, porque conforme pasan los días, la iniciativa crece y se fortalece por...
Vigilia Nacional: Families Seek to Keep Political Influence Out
Table of Contents
- Vigilia Nacional: Families Seek to Keep Political Influence Out
- Vigilia Nacional: Q&A on Families Seeking too Keep Political Influence Out
- What is the Vigilia y Luto Nacional?
- Why are families organizing this vigil?
- When and where is the Vigilia y Luto Nacional taking place?
- Why are the families wary of political parties?
- Which political entities have been called out for attempting to co-opt the vigil?
- What is the message to political parties?
- What was found in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, that prompted the vigil?
- How many states are participating in the Vigilia y Luto Nacional?
- Vigil Details
Families of the disappeared are organizing a Vigilia y Luto Nacional (National Vigil and Mourning),but are wary of political parties attempting to co-opt their movement. The families are seeking to maintain the focus on their search for loved ones.
Mothers of the Disappeared Reject Political Overtures
Organizers of the upcoming vigil have voiced concerns about political entities trying to capitalize on their efforts. They aim to keep the event focused on the families and their missing loved ones.
The institution stated, “Hoy, nos vemos en la obligación de ser más precisos en la denuncia, porque conforme pasan los días, la iniciativa crece y se fortalece por todo el país, y también crece la ambición de los partidos que tratan de suplantar a los convocantes, haciéndose pasar por “sociedad civil organizada” y en otros casos, ni siquiera esconden sus siglas, ni su cinismo oportunista de querer encabezar la vigilia, y por tanto, la denuncia contra el gobierno.”
The group specifically called out individuals from the Movimiento Nacional por la Esperanza, an organization linked to MORENA, who offered furniture, tents, and chairs from Profesor René Bejarano and Dolores Padierna.
they also noted that people connected to former senator Emilio Álvarez Icaza inquired about logistics, the timing of the central event, and potential participants, asking “si se ofrecía algo”.
Additionally, the SomosMX group issued a statement on social media expressing solidarity with the searching mothers, seemingly without the mothers’ authorization.
Political parties Not Welcome
The families are adamant about keeping political parties away from their vigil.
“Como convocantes y organizadores de la iniciativa, y junto con colectivos de familias buscadoras de todo el país, les decimos a los partido políticos viejos o nuevos, que no los queremos aquí, que, aunque se vistan de “Sociedad Civil, aunque se llamen UNE, aunque se digan Frente Cívico Nacional, “Somos México”, tienen la manos manchadas de sangre, al igual que la tienen los de Morena, PT, Partido Verde, PAN, PRI, PRD, Movimiento Ciudadano. Y les decimos que no vamos a caminar con quien nos metió en este infierno. No necesitamos de su apoyo. No queremos que nos acompañen. No queremos que se presenten. No queremos que manchen esta Vigilia que con tanta rabia y dignidad estamos organizando”.
Vigil Prompted by Grim Revelation
This vigil is a response to the discovery of what has been described as an “extermination camp” in Teuchitlán, Jalisco. Hundreds of shoes and articles of clothing were found, believed to belong to individuals forcibly recruited by the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación criminal group.
More than ten states have joined the call to participate in the Vigilia y Luto Nacional in various plazas across the country, including the Zócalo in Mexico City. The vigil is scheduled for March 15.
Vigilia Nacional: Q&A on Families Seeking too Keep Political Influence Out
This article addresses frequently asked questions regarding the Vigilia y Luto Nacional (National Vigil and Mourning) organized by families of the disappeared in Mexico. It highlights their efforts to maintain the vigil’s focus on their missing loved ones amidst concerns of political parties attempting to co-opt the movement.
What is the Vigilia y Luto Nacional?
The Vigilia y Luto Nacional (National Vigil and Mourning) is an event organized by families of the disappeared in Mexico.These families are seeking to raise awareness and maintain focus on the search for their missing loved ones. The vigil serves as a form of protest and remembrance.
Why are families organizing this vigil?
The vigil is primarily a response to the finding of an “extermination camp” in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, where hundreds of shoes and articles of clothing were found. These items are believed to belong to individuals forcibly recruited by the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación criminal group. This grim discovery has prompted families to take action and demand attention to the issue of disappearances.
When and where is the Vigilia y Luto Nacional taking place?
The vigil is scheduled for march 15 and is taking place in various plazas across more than ten states in Mexico, including the Zócalo in Mexico City.
Why are the families wary of political parties?
The families organizing the vigil are concerned about political parties attempting to capitalize on their efforts and co-opt their movement. They aim to keep the event focused on the families and their missing loved ones, preventing it from being used for political gain. They believe that many political parties have contributed to the current situation.
Which political entities have been called out for attempting to co-opt the vigil?
Several political entities have been mentioned in connection to attempts to influence or co-opt the vigil:
Movimiento Nacional por la Esperanza (linked to MORENA): Individuals associated with this group offered furniture, tents, and chairs.
Individuals connected to former senator Emilio Álvarez Icaza: They inquired about logistics, the timing of the central event, and potential participants, offering assistance.
SomosMX: This group issued a statement on social media expressing solidarity with the searching mothers without their authorization.
Other Parties: The families explicitly stated they do not want support from MORENA, PT, Partido Verde, PAN, PRI, PRD, and Movimiento Ciudadano.
What is the message to political parties?
The families are sending a clear message to all political parties: they are not welcome at the vigil. The organizers believe that political parties, nonetheless of their affiliation, have contributed to the crisis of disappearances in the country. They do not want the vigil to be associated with any political agenda.
What was found in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, that prompted the vigil?
In Teuchitlán, Jalisco, an “extermination camp” was discovered. Hundreds of shoes and articles of clothing were found, believed to belong to individuals forcibly recruited by the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación criminal group. This discovery served as a catalyst for the Vigilia y Luto Nacional.
How many states are participating in the Vigilia y Luto Nacional?
More than ten states have joined the call to participate in the Vigilia y Luto Nacional.
Vigil Details
| Attribute | Detail |
| :——————– | :———————————————————————————————————————————– |
| Name | Vigilia y Luto Nacional (National Vigil and Mourning) |
| Organizer | Families of the Disappeared |
| Purpose | To raise awareness and maintain focus on the search for missing loved ones; protest the crisis of disappearances in Mexico. |
| Trigger | Discovery of an “extermination camp” in Teuchitlán, Jalisco.|
| Date | March 15 |
| Location | Various plazas across more than ten states in Mexico, including the Zócalo in Mexico City. |
| Message to Politicians | Political parties are not welcome due to concerns of co-opting the movement and their perceived contribution to the crisis. |