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Mexico presidential candidates sign peace commitment with church leaders

Mexico’s presidential candidates signed a peace pledge with Catholic Church leaders and proposed strategies to reduce violence in the country. The peace commitment, titled “National Commitment to Peace,” outlines policies aimed at combating Mexico’s chronic violence. Claudia Sheinbaum said she was open to dialogue but disagreed with criticism of López Obrador’s security strategy. Mexican presidential […]

California mom Brigette Benitez wanted for kidnapping son, fleeing to Mexico

A California mother is believed to have kidnapped her infant son and fled across the border into Mexico. Bridget Benitez, 31, was unable to return her 16-month-old son, Miguel Eduardo Medina, to his foster care after a scheduled unsupervised visit to Walnut on Feb. 6. According to the FBI. Benitez is believed to have entered […]

Amnesty International, Press Freedom Org Call Out Mexico over Journalist Killings

Amnesty International and the Committee to Protect Journalists condemn the Mexican government for the continued violence against journalists and the lack of protection even for journalists placed under the Targeted Journalists Police Program. . This week, the two international organizations released a joint report No one guarantees my safety: There is an urgent need to […]