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Mexico: Morelos Citizens Demand End to Corruption, Criminality

Mexico: Marching throughout Morelos state, citizens are demanding the ouster of the governor and an end to insecurity.
Thousands took to the streets in several cities of the central Mexican state of Morelos, demanding the ouster of the state’s governor, Graco Ramirez, and more security in the violence-plagued state. The kidnappings, murders and femicides have increased, ranking the state as the fourth most violent in the country. However, doubts remain over who would take Ramirez's place as the political parties are all considered compromised by links with cartels, organized crime, and the complicated web of corrupt relationships in the state and the entire nation.
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Thousands took to the streets in several cities of the central Mexican state of Morelos, demanding the ouster of the state’s governor, Graco Ramirez, and more security in the violence stricken state.
Thousands took to the streets in several cities of the central Mexican state of Morelos, demanding the ouster of the state’s governor, Graco Ramirez, and more security in the violence stricken state. Photo:teleSUR
The Tuesday marches held primarily in the cities of Cuernavaca, Cuautla, Jojotla and Tepotzlan, were organized by the coalition “Wide Morelenese Front” of more than 100 organizations, academics, students, activists, labor leaders and civil society groups.
The Tuesday marches held primarily in the cities of Cuernavaca, Cuautla, Jojotla and Tepotzlan, were organized by the coalition “Wide Morelenese Front” of more than 100 organizations, academics, students, activists, labor leaders and civil society groups. Photo:teleSUR
Activists decry that within the 4 years of the current administration of Governor Graco Ramirez, kidnappings, murders and femicides have increased, ranking the state as the fourth most violent in the country.
Activists decry that within the 4 years of the current administration of Governor Graco Ramirez, kidnappings, murders and femicides have increased, ranking the state as the fourth most violent in the country. Photo:teleSUR
The main march in Cuernavaca was led by activist/ poet Javier Sicilia, the dean of the Morelos State Autonomous University (UAEM) Alejandro Vera Jimenez and the historic brass group, Tlayacapan Band.
The main march in Cuernavaca was led by activist/ poet Javier Sicilia, the dean of the Morelos State Autonomous University (UAEM) Alejandro Vera Jimenez and the historic brass group, Tlayacapan Band. Photo:teleSUR
The Tlayacapan Band was formed during the Mexican Revolution as part of the insurgent peasant army of Emiliano Zapata (B. 1879 in Morelos), family members continue the tradition, with the band performing for social causes and cultural events.
The Tlayacapan Band was formed during the Mexican Revolution as part of the insurgent peasant army of Emiliano Zapata (B. 1879 in Morelos), family members continue the tradition, with the band performing for social causes and cultural events. Photo:teleSUR
The image of Emiliano Zapata is plastered throughout Morelos State, continuing to by a symbol of social struggle and political causes. Farm worker organizations also participated in the Tuesday marches, under Zapata’s call of “Land and Liberty” decrying the governor’s policies to favor so-called mega-projects that evicts peasants from their lands.
The image of Emiliano Zapata is plastered throughout Morelos State, continuing to by a symbol of social struggle and political causes. Farm worker organizations also participated in the Tuesday marches, under Zapata’s call of “Land and Liberty” decrying the governor’s policies to favor so-called mega-projects that evicts peasants from their lands. Photo:teleSUR
“Justice for my husband”, families of victims to the state’s violence also marched. Non-governmental organizations have put the state of Morelos as being number 1 in the country for kidnappings.
“Justice for my husband”, families of victims to the state’s violence also marched. Non-governmental organizations have put the state of Morelos as being number 1 in the country for kidnappings. Photo:teleSUR
High impunity rates and accusations of government and security forces corruption, mixed with violent turf wars between rival organized crime groups is what many believe are the roots to the state’s high degree of violence.
High impunity rates and accusations of government and security forces corruption, mixed with violent turf wars between rival organized crime groups is what many believe are the roots to the state’s high degree of violence. Photo:teleSUR
The broad coalition of organizations in Morelos are calling for the impeachment of governor Graco Ramirez.
The broad coalition of organizations in Morelos are calling for the impeachment of governor Graco Ramirez. Photo:teleSUR
Citizens are calling for a reconciliation process that will prompt new elections and broader possibilities of direct citizen participation in the democratic process.
Citizens are calling for a reconciliation process that will prompt new elections and broader possibilities of direct citizen participation in the democratic process. Photo:teleSUR
In general citizens argue that the local government in Morelos has been silent on various demands from civil society.
In general citizens argue that the local government in Morelos has been silent on various demands from civil society. Photo:teleSUR
According to official numbers, Morelos State has been among the top ten of Mexico’s 32 states in rates of high impact crimes.
According to official numbers, Morelos State has been among the top ten of Mexico’s 32 states in rates of high impact crimes. Photo:teleSUR
Although citizens call for the ouster of the state governor Graco Ramirez, they also express doubts over who would be a good candidate from the political class to replace Ramirez, member of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD).
Although citizens call for the ouster of the state governor Graco Ramirez, they also express doubts over who would be a good candidate from the political class to replace Ramirez, member of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD). Photo:teleSUR
Tuesday’s march in Cuernavaca ended in the cities Zocalo square, and outside of the state congress building.
Tuesday’s march in Cuernavaca ended in the cities Zocalo square, and outside of the state congress building. Photo:teleSUR
A rally was held and message read by UAEM dean, Alejandro Vera Jimenez, declaring that an indefinite sit-in encampment would be installed in the Cuernavaca City center until the governor Graco Ramirez is impeached and removed.
A rally was held and message read by UAEM dean, Alejandro Vera Jimenez, declaring that an indefinite sit-in encampment would be installed in the Cuernavaca City center until the governor Graco Ramirez is impeached and removed. Photo:teleSUR
Published 17 August 2016
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