President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that the federal government is preparing an official position on the recommendation issued last week by the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) in the case of the 43 students from Ayotzinapa. In addition, he announced that new data from the investigation will be released.
“What I would like is not to present it like this in isolation, but rather to report what the data is, what the investigation has been done, what the new lines of investigation are,” he declared from the National Palace.
Official position and progress
The president indicated that her priority is to advance in the search for truth and justice for the young people who disappeared in Iguala, Guerrero, in September 2014. She stated that proceedings are expected from the Attorney General’s Office of the Republic to clarify the facts.
“I think it is good that the progress of the research that has been shown to mothers and fathers will soon be presented. That is the most important thing for us,” he said.
Sheinbaum asked the Secretary of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, to review the CNDH report to establish a government position. Recommendation 208VG/2026, published on July 9, confirmed serious violations of the human rights of 92 students and deficiencies in the administration of justice.
The President clarified that the government did not participate in the preparation of the report nor was it aware of its publication date. “That does not mean that we could agree or disagree with parts of the report. That is why I asked the Secretary of the Interior to do this analysis,” he explained.
Reactions and context
Asked about a possible exoneration of the Mexican Army, Sheinbaum responded that there are soldiers detained and under trial since the previous six-year term. He avoided commenting on whether his participation was individual or institutional, and reiterated his commitment to the family members.
The CNDH determined violations of the right to truth, justice, excessive use of force and torture. The investigation began in 2021, based on a complaint from mothers and fathers. The recommendation was addressed to various federal, state and municipal authorities.
