Disappearances in Mexico surge by 200% over 10 years
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In Mexico, disappearances have surged by over 200% in the last decade, according to a report by México Evalúa. This ongoing crisis, exemplified by the 2022 disappearance of Ángel Montenegro, has resulted in over 130,000 missing people nationally. The increase reflects the growing power and territorial control of criminal groups, who are diversifying their activities beyond drug smuggling. These groups often forcibly recruit individuals and eliminate rivals by making bodies disappear to avoid detection by authorities. This "invisibilizing" of violence allows criminal organizations to operate with less scrutiny while engaging in activities like organ trafficking and human trafficking.
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