ЁЯФе Mexican Military Obstructs 'Dirty War' Inquiry
ЁЯЯвIn the late 20th century, Mexico was gripped by a period of intense state violence known as the тАШdirty war.тАЩ From 1965 to 1990, the government cracked down on dissent citizens. The military played a central role in this repression, with hundreds of victims executed and their bodies disposed of in horrific waysтАФsome even thrown from planes into the Pacific Ocean in what became known as тАШdeath flights.тАЩ Over 1,000 people disappeared, their fates still unknown.
ЁЯЯвTo address the issue, President Andr├йs Manuel L├│pez Obrador established an independent truth commission in 2021, promising to uncover the case and hold those responsible accountable. However, the commission has faced significant obstruction, particularly from the military. Investigators report that crucial documents have been hidden or destroyed, and their access to archives has been repeatedly blocked.
