Part 11/13:
Activists and feminist groups criticize the Mexican government for what they see as a depoliticization of femicide—treating it as a mere criminal issue rather than an organized, strategic campaign by cartels to terrorize women and communities. They argue that the violence is not incidental but deliberate, designed to exert control over entire regions.
While some arrests have been made, critics question whether justice will truly be served, noting that systemic corruption hampers progress. The racial and gendered dimensions of these crimes add layers of complexity: women often are targeted because they symbolize vulnerability and resistance. Their brutal treatment becomes a stark warning to others—an enforced silence in the face of powerful criminal entities.