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Nobody's Safe When the Military Is in Charge: President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has given carte blanche to the military, which now enjoys greater power, bigger budgets, and control over infrastructure. Mexican feminists are fighting back.
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NACLA Report on the Americas . Dec2023, Vol. 55 Issue 4, p403-408. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The article discusses a tragic incident in Guaymas, Sonora, where a protest against gender violence turned deadly. The involvement of the military and police in the incident is questioned, and President López Obrador is criticized for increasing their power despite promises to reduce it. The article highlights the ongoing issue of violence and impunity in Mexico and emphasizes the need for justice for the victims. It also raises concerns about the military's expanded presence and control in various sectors of society, which has led to the elimination of government trusts supporting social and cultural initiatives. Resistance against militarization is growing among feminist and community organizations in Mexico. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10714839
- Volume :
- 55
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- NACLA Report on the Americas
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173825970
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10714839.2023.2280394