Mexico City, April 15, 2026 – Members of the National Independent Unit in Resistance (UNIR) took to the streets of Mexico City yesterday, April 15, 2026, to protest the ongoing issue of disappearances in Mexico. The group organized a series of activities, including a rally titled “¡Nos Faltan!” (We Are Missing!), a working meeting with authorities, and a vigil for the disappeared.
UNIR Demands Immediate Attention to National Emergency
The protest, which took place primarily in the Cuauhtémoc borough, aimed to highlight the persistent problem of disappearances, which UNIR describes as a national emergency. The organization emphasized the urgent need for government intervention and resources to address the crisis effectively.
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Key Demands of the Protestors:
- Visibility: To make it clear that the disappearance of people continues to be a national emergency.
- Immediate Action: To demand immediate attention from authorities across Mexico.
- Resource Allocation: To denounce the lack of sufficient personnel and necessary tools for search efforts.
- Accountability: To highlight the prevailing impunity in the country, which hinders the follow-up of reported cases.
According to the mobilization agenda of the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) of Mexico City, the events were scheduled throughout the day. The day began at 09:00 CST with the “¡Nos Faltan!” rally and a poster campaign at the Secretariat of Government (Segob), located at Abraham González Número 48, Colonia Juárez. This was followed by an 11:00 CST working meeting with authorities and the presentation of “La otra rima.” The day concluded with a vigil for the disappeared at 19:00 CST.
Potential Traffic Disruptions and Public Safety Warnings
The SSC warned that traffic disruptions were possible as a result of the protest, and that other social organizations and groups of searching mothers might join in support. Commuters were advised to take precautions and consider alternate routes to avoid delays in their travels. N+ channels provided real-time updates on traffic conditions, other planned marches and blockades, and the status of public transportation systems in the Valle de México.
The protest underscored the deep-seated frustration and pain experienced by families of the disappeared, who continue to seek answers and justice. The call for increased resources and a commitment to ending impunity reflects a broader societal demand for greater government accountability and effective measures to combat this humanitarian crisis.
This protest is part of an ongoing effort by various groups to keep the issue of disappearances at the forefront of public discourse and to pressure authorities into taking decisive action. The participation of multiple organizations and the sustained nature of these demands indicate a growing movement for change within Mexico.
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