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Press & Media

Press releases, media coverage, and public statements highlighting the work of Mexicanos en Exilio and the cases we champion.

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Statements, press conferences, and news reports that bring attention to state violence in Mexico and the fight for asylum in the United States.

Hidden Grave Holds Remains of Murder Victims in Valley of Juarez

March 23, 2014

Forensic experts in Ciudad Juárez worked to identify remains unearthed in the rural Valley of Juarez, where a previous mass grave had been discovered. The findings underscored the ongoing crisis of disappearances in the region.

Authorized Crime: Mexican Human Rights Groups Compel the Arrest of Mexican Soldiers

December 13, 2013

Mexicanos en Exilio maintains an active press presence to keep the public informed about the ongoing crisis of state violence affecting Mexican nationals. Through press releases and public statements, the organization documents cases of individuals and families who have been forced to flee their homes, their communities, and their country in search of safety. Media coverage of these stories helps bring international attention to the human cost of violence, and each published piece serves as a record of the challenges that displaced Mexicans face both at home and in their new communities abroad.

The cases championed by Mexicanos en Exilio span a wide range of situations, from the disappearance of family members to the targeted killings of community leaders and ordinary citizens. By working closely with journalists and news outlets, the organization ensures that these stories are told accurately and with the dignity that victims and their families deserve. Press materials highlight the legal, humanitarian, and emotional dimensions of each case, offering context that goes beyond headlines to reveal the deeper patterns of violence and impunity that drive so many to seek asylum.

Public statements issued by the organization also address the broader policy landscape affecting Mexican migrants and asylum seekers. As enforcement measures shift and legal processes evolve, Mexicanos en Exilio uses its platform to advocate for fair treatment, due process, and the protection of human rights. The press section serves as a central hub where reporters, researchers, and the general public can access the latest updates on the organization's work, including its responses to new developments in the cases it follows and its commentary on legislative or judicial actions that impact Mexican nationals abroad.

For journalists covering migration, asylum, and human rights, the press resources offered by Mexicanos en Exilio provide valuable insight into the lived experiences of those who have fled violence. The organization makes itself available to share expertise, connect reporters with affected families when appropriate, and offer analysis grounded in years of direct engagement with the communities it serves. This openness to the media reflects a commitment to transparency and a belief that sustained public attention is essential to pressuring authorities to investigate crimes and hold perpetrators accountable.

Ultimately, the press and media section of Mexicanos en Exilio is more than a collection of announcements; it is a living archive of resilience and resistance. Each press release and public statement adds to a growing body of evidence that documents the toll of state violence on Mexican families and the determination of those who refuse to be silenced. By making these materials freely available, the organization invites the broader community to bear witness, to understand the stakes, and to join in the effort to build a future where no one is forced to flee their home out of fear.

A press conference held at the Law Offices of Carlos Spector in El Paso, Texas, where human rights organizations called for the arrest of Mexican soldiers implicated in abuses. The event drew binational attention to military impunity.

On the Anniversary of Her Death, Son of Murdered Mexican Activist Marisela Escobedo Calls for Reparations

2013

The son of Marisela Escobedo — a prominent activist murdered while demanding justice for her daughter's killing — called on the Governor of Chihuahua to make reparations to families of victims of violence in Mexico.

Matriarch of the Reyes Salazar Family Granted Political Asylum by the U.S. Government

January 2014

The CNDH had previously evidenced negligence by the State Prosecutor's Office regarding the homicides of seven members of the Reyes Salazar family. The matriarch's asylum grant marked a significant milestone in the family's long pursuit of safety.

Planean Exiliados Demandar al Gobierno Mexicano

2013

Coverage of exiled Mexican nationals planning legal action against the Mexican government for failing to protect them from organized crime, military, and law enforcement abuses.