In an act charged with emotion and resistance, relatives of victims of feminicide, accompanied by various groups such as “For them, for us and for all”as well as “Worthy Narratives”have raised their voices to demand that state authorities take concrete actions to strengthen the fight against gender violence in San Luis Potosí.
The recent installation of a memorial in honor of nine women murdered in the region has marked a turning point in the demand for justice and reparation of damages by those affected.
The arrival of the new prosecutor, María Manuela García Cázareswho previously He held a high position in the Judiciaryha generated concern among family memberswho see this change as an opportunity to guarantee effective investigations with a gender focus in cases of feminicide that have shocked Potosí society.
The request to have resources and specialized personnel to combat feminicidal violence has been emphasized as an urgent need amid the current crisis.
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The complaint of the delays and omissions of the authorities In emblematic cases such as those of Samantha Rodríguez, Karla Pontigo, Odalis Hipólito and Nataly Alonso, it has been a central point in the demands of the families, who have suffered the emotional and physical exhaustion caused by long and harrowing legal processes. The lack of access to justice and the absence of a gender perspective in investigations have been identified as serious deficiencies in the judicial system that require a prompt solution.
The memorial erected in honor of the nine murdered women represents not only a tribute, but also a demand for justice and reparation for damages on the part of the families. The determination to continue installing a memorial each year until justice is done for the victims demonstrates the firmness and perseverance of those who have been affected by gender violence in San Luis Potosi.
In the midst of this scenario of pain and demand, The families of indirect victims of feminicide reaffirm their right to memory, truth and reparation, thus seeking to find a path to justice and the possibility of moving forward despite the irreparable loss of their loved ones. The creation of this commemorative space stands as a constant reminder of the fight for equality and the eradication of gender violence in Potosí society.
The demand for justice by the families of the victims of feminicide does not cease, and their voice resonates strongly in a context marked by urgency to act against sexist violence that continues to claim lives in San Luis Potosí. Faced with the uncertainty generated by the changes in the upper echelons of the judiciary and the prosecutor’s office, civil society remains vigilant and committed to the fight for a safer and fairer future for all women in the region.
