Impunity happens in the absence of the Rule of Law. As a result of impunity, those suspected of criminal acts are not prosecuted or punished and victims are left without effective remedy or compensation for their injuries or loss. At the same time, they – and society – are denied access to the truth about the violations suffered.
Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, called on Mexico to take action against disappearances, which, according to Mexico’s national registry, now amount to over 100,000 people.
Photo of Mario Hurtado by Article 19.
On May 11, PBI-Guatemala posted: