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  • Nacional : Artículo 19 denuncia estigmatización periodística de parte del gobierno
    by SIPAZ on 19/08/2026 at 17:33

    A través de un comunicado publicado el 16 de agosto, la organización por la libertad de expresión Artículo 19 manifestó su preocupación por el uso del espacio “Derecho de Réplica”, encabezado por la titular de la Consejería Jurídica del Ejecutivo Federal (CJEF), Luisa María Alcalde Luján. El organismo considera que este mecanismo ha comenzado a

  • Oaxaca: Liberan a defensor del bosque Pablo López Alavez después de 15 años encarcelado
    by SIPAZ on 19/08/2026 at 17:14

    @EDUCA Oaxaca El defensor zapoteca Pablo López Alavez fue liberado después de permanecer más de 15 años privado de la libertad en el Reclusorio Regional de Villa de Etla, Oaxaca. Su detención ocurrió luego de que se opusiera a la tala ilegal de árboles en la comunidad de San Isidro Aloápam, hecho que fue celebrado

  • Chiapas: Frayba denuncia discriminación del ayuntamiento de San Cristóbal de las Casas hacia comerciantes informales
    by SIPAZ on 17/08/2026 at 16:08

    En un pronunciamiento publicado el 14 de agosto, el Centro de Derechos Humanos Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas (Frayba) denunció que el Ayuntamiento de San Cristóbal de Las Casas, encabezado por la alcaldesa morenista Fabiola Ricci Diestel, ha obstaculizado el derecho de audiencia de personas dedicadas al comercio informal y en situación de alta marginación.

  • Guerrero: Niegan acceso a presos del CECOP en el penal de Las Cruces
    by SIPAZ on 17/08/2026 at 15:27

    @Tlachinollan En un comunicado publicado el 16 de agosto, el Centro de Derechos Humanos de la Montaña Tlachinollan, junto con académicos, artistas, periodistas, escritores y organizaciones sociales nacionales e internacionales, denunció que autoridades del penal de Las Cruces, Acapulco, les impidieron ingresar para visitar a Rodrigo y Modesto León Jacinto, integrantes del Consejo de Ejidos

  • National: Article 19 denounces stigmatization of journalists by the government.
    by SIPAZ on 20/08/2026 at 18:24

    @Cuartooscuro In a statement released on August 16, the freedom-of-expression organization Article 19 expressed concern regarding the use of the “Right of Reply” segment, led by the head of the Legal Office of the Federal Executive (CJEF), Luisa María Alcalde Luján. The organization believes this mechanism is now being used to monitor, categorize, and pass

  • Oaxaca: Forest defender Pablo López Alavez released after 15 years in prison
    by SIPAZ on 20/08/2026 at 18:09

    @EDUCA Oaxaca Zapotec defender Pablo López Alavez was released after spending more than 15 years deprived of his liberty at the Villa de Etla Regional Prison in Oaxaca. His detention followed his opposition to illegal logging in the community of San Isidro Aloápam—a development that was welcomed by various human rights organizations. His release came

  • Chiapas: Frayba denounces discrimination by the San Cristóbal de las Casas municipal government against informal vendors.
    by SIPAZ on 19/08/2026 at 16:35

    In a statement published on August 14, the Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas Human Rights Center (Frayba) denounced the San Cristóbal de Las Casas municipal government—led by Mayor Fabiola Ricci Diestel (of the Morena party)—for obstructing the right to a hearing for informal vendors living in conditions of extreme marginalization. According to the organization, this

  • Guerrero: Access is denied to Visit CECOP Inmates at Las Cruces Prison
    by SIPAZ on 18/08/2026 at 16:16

    @Tlachinollan In a statement released on August 16, the Tlachinollan Mountain Human Rights Center, together with academics, artists, journalists, writers, and national and international social organizations, denounced that authorities at the Las Cruces prison in Acapulco prevented them from entering to visit Rodrigo and Modesto León Jacinto, members of the Council of Ejidos and Communities

SIPAZ Report Vol XXXI Nº 1 – March 2026

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12/03/2026

LATEST: Security in Mexico, Mitigated Progress

Migration and border security have been central issues in relations between Mexico and the United States, although they don't always appear in the news spotlight. Historically, they have influenced the tone of the relationship and represent a significant element of pressure on Mexico.
12/03/2026

FOCUS: Megarailway Projects in the Southeast. Human Rights Violations, Socio-environmental Impacts, and Militarization in the Name of Development

Over the past two decades, Mexico has promoted large infrastructure projects under the guise of regional development, modernization, and well-being.
12/03/2026

ARTICLE: SIPAZ – Three Decades of Supportive Presence and Blossoming Hope. Interview with Jorge Santiago

In commemoration of our 30th anniversary, we decided to sit down with people who have encountered SIPAZ along the way. One of them is Jorge Santiago Santiago, a renowned human rights defender, theologian, and pastoral advisor in Chiapas.

Important Dates

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Peace Process, War Process

Brief history of the conflict in Chiapas

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