{"id":7775,"date":"2013-03-12T20:38:00","date_gmt":"2013-03-13T02:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radiozapatista.org\/?p=7775"},"modified":"2013-03-12T20:38:00","modified_gmt":"2013-03-13T02:38:00","slug":"accion-urgente-amenaza-de-muerte-por-defender-a-migrantes-en-la-72","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radiozapatista.org\/?p=7775","title":{"rendered":"Acci\u00f3n Urgente: Amenaza de muerte por defender a migrantes, en la 72 Urgent Action: Death Threat for defending migrants"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Amenaza de muerte por defender a migrantes<\/p>\n

Un hombre al que se cree implicado en la extorsi\u00f3n de migrantes para obtener de ellos dinero ha amenazado con matar a un activista que defiende los derechos de las personas migrantes en M\u00e9xico.<\/p>\n

Un hombre amenaz\u00f3 con matar al defensor de los derechos de las personas migrantes Rub\u00e9n Figueroa<\/strong> el 4 de marzo en el albergue para migrantes \u201cLa 72\u201d, en la localidad de Tenosique, en el estado meridional de Tabasco. Los trabajadores del albergue, seg\u00fan ellos mismos han dicho, negaron al hombre en cuesti\u00f3n la entrada al albergue porque cre\u00edan que era una amenaza para los migrantes. El hombre culp\u00f3 de ello a Rub\u00e9n Figueroa y dijo: \u201clo traemos entre ceja y ceja, dile a tu amigo Rub\u00e9n que le vamos a dar piso, ya los contactos saben\u201d.<\/p>\n

Los trabajadores del albergue hab\u00edan visto al hombre el 3 de marzo en la estaci\u00f3n de ferrocarril de Tenosique, donde los migrantes irregulares suben a bordo de trenes de mercanc\u00edas para dirigirse hacia el norte, hacia la frontera con Estados Unidos. Se cree que ese hombre est\u00e1 implicado en bandas delictivas que extorsionan a los migrantes para obtener de ellos dinero a cambio de dejarles viajar en el tren. La amenaza tuvo lugar despu\u00e9s de que los trabajadores del albergue hubieran visto al hombre. El hombre dijo que cre\u00eda que Rub\u00e9n Figueroa hab\u00eda dicho el d\u00eda antes al director del albergue, fray Tom\u00e1s Gonz\u00e1lez, que \u00e9l estaba en la localidad y constitu\u00eda una amenaza para los migrantes.<\/p>\n

El personal del albergue ha denunciado la amenaza de muerte contra Rub\u00e9n Figueroa ante la Procuradur\u00eda General de la Rep\u00fablica (PGR) en Tenosique, que ha abierto una investigaci\u00f3n. Sin embargo, las autoridades locales han retirado recientemente las medidas de protecci\u00f3n proporcionadas tras las amenazas previas contra trabajadores de \u201cLa 72\u201d, unas medidas que inclu\u00edan patrullas de polic\u00eda ante el albergue.<\/p>\n

Escriban inmediatamente, en espa\u00f1ol, en ingl\u00e9s o en su propio idioma:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 expresando preocupaci\u00f3n porque un presunto miembro de una banda delictiva ha amenazado con matar a Rub\u00e9n Figueroa, y porque otros trabajadores del albergue corren peligro;<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 pidiendo a las autoridades que brinden protecci\u00f3n, conforme a los deseos de los propios afectados, a Rub\u00e9n Figueroa, fray Tom\u00e1s Gonz\u00e1lez y otros defensores de los derechos humanos que trabajan en el albergue para migrantes \u201cLa 72\u201d, en Tenosique, y que muestren claramente un apoyo p\u00fablico hacia el trabajo del albergue;<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 instando a las autoridades a investigar de forma exhaustiva e imparcial las amenazas contra fray Tom\u00e1s Gonz\u00e1lez y Rub\u00e9n Figueroa, y a llevar a los responsables ante la justicia.<\/p>\n

ENV\u00cdEN LLAMAMIENTOS, ANTES DEL 22 DE ABRIL DE 2013, A:<\/p>\n


\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jes\u00fas Murillo Karam<\/p>\n

Procurador General de la Rep\u00fablica<\/p>\n

Paseo de la Reforma 211-213<\/p>\n

Col. Cuauht\u00e9moc, Distrito Federal.<\/p>\n

C.P. 06500, M\u00e9xico<\/p>\n

Fax: +52 55 5346 0908 (insistan, y digan: “fax”)<\/p>\n

Correo-e.: ofproc@pgr.gob.mx<\/a><\/p>\n

Tratamiento: Sr. Procurador General<\/p>\n

Gobernador del Estado de Tabasco<\/span><\/p>\n

Arturo N\u00fa\u00f1ez Jim\u00e9nez<\/p>\n

Gobernador<\/p>\n

Independencia # 2, Col. Centro, Villahermosa, Tabasco, M\u00e9xico, CP 86000<\/p>\n

Correo-e.: gobernador@tabasco.gob.mx<\/p>\n

Tratamiento: Sr. Gobernador<\/p>\n

Y copia a:<\/p>\n

Albergue para migrantes \u201cLa 72\u201d<\/p>\n

Correo-e.: ruben_migrante@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

INFORMACI\u00d3N COMPLEMENTARIA<\/h2>\n

Rub\u00e9n Figueroa y fray Tom\u00e1s Gonz\u00e1lez trabajan en el albergue \u201cLa 72\u201d, y han sido v\u00edctimas de amenazas y actos de intimidaci\u00f3n constantes por su trabajo ayudando y defendiendo a los migrantes irregulares que atraviesan M\u00e9xico.<\/p>\n

Cientos de miles de migrantes irregulares tratan cada a\u00f1o de atravesar M\u00e9xico desde Am\u00e9rica Central y del Sur para llegar a Estados Unidos. Muchos son detenidos por las autoridades de inmigraci\u00f3n mexicanas y devueltos a sus pa\u00edses de origen. Amnist\u00eda Internacional visit\u00f3 M\u00e9xico para investigar los informes sobre las violaciones de derechos humanos que sufren estas personas. Durante su visita, descubri\u00f3 que muchas hab\u00edan sido secuestradas por bandas, en ocasiones con la complicidad de funcionarios locales. La impunidad por los abusos contra los migrantes, que se encuentran en una situaci\u00f3n extremadamente vulnerable, ha permitido que dichos abusos aumenten, pese a los compromisos del gobierno de garantizar el respeto por los derechos de los migrantes.<\/p>\n

En 2012, la C\u00e1mara de Diputados y el Senado de M\u00e9xico aprobaron por unanimidad la Ley para la Protecci\u00f3n de Personas Defensoras de Derechos Humanos y Periodistas, que fue firmada por el presidente. El proceso de aplicaci\u00f3n de esta ley ya ha comenzado, e incluye la participaci\u00f3n directa de representantes de la sociedad civil, pero es preciso establecer urgentemente protocolos operativos y directrices claras sobre cooperaci\u00f3n entre autoridades federales y estatales, y asignar recursos, para garantizar su eficacia. Resulta crucial que las autoridades no asuman que sus responsabilidades se limitan a establecer un mecanismo de protecci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

Amnist\u00eda Internacional lanz\u00f3 una acci\u00f3n para dar visibilidad a la terrible situaci\u00f3n de los migrantes que atraviesan M\u00e9xico y para proporcionar a los migrantes que cruzan el pa\u00eds la ayuda que tanto necesitan. Las acci\u00f3n puede encontrarse en: http:\/\/mandacalcetines.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Nombre: Rub\u00e9n Figueroa (hombre), fray Tom\u00e1s Gonz\u00e1lez (hombre) y miembros del albergue para migrantes \u201cLa 72\u201d<\/p>\n

Sexo: Hombres y mujeres<\/p>\n

AU: 62\/13 \u00cdndice: AMR 41\/010\/2013 Fecha de emisi\u00f3n: 11 de marzo de 2013<\/p>\n

<\/strong>DEATH THREAT FOR DEFENDING MIGRANTS<\/p>\n

A man believed to be involved in extortion of money from irregular migrants has threatened to kill an activist for migrants’ rights in southern Mexico.<\/p>\n

A man threatened to kill migrants\u2019 rights defender Rub\u00e9n Figueroa<\/strong> on 4 March, at the La 72 migrants\u2019 shelter in the town of Tenosique, in the southern state of Tabasco. Shelter workers have said they refused to let the man into the shelter because they believed he was a threat to migrants. He blamed Ruben Figueroa for this, and said, lo traemos entre ceja y ceja, dile a tu amigo Rub\u00e9n que le vamos a dar piso, ya los contactos saben<\/em> (\u201cwe have our eyes on him, tell your friend Ruben that we are going to kill him, our contacts already know\u201d).<\/p>\n

Shelter workers had seen the man on 3 March at the railway station in Tenosique, where irregular migrants board the freight train to head north to the US border. He is believed to be involved with criminal gangs which extort money from migrants to let them travel on the train. The threat occurred after the shelter workers had seen the man. He said he believed that Rub\u00e9n Figueroa had told the shelter director, Fray Tom\u00e1s Gonz\u00e1lez, the day before that he was in town and posed a threat to migrants.<\/p>\n

Shelter staff have reported the threat to kill Ruben Figueroa to the Federal Attorney General\u2019s Office (Procuradur\u00eda General de la Rep\u00fablica, PGR) in Tenosique, which has opened an investigation. However, the local authorities have recently withdrawn protection measures provided after previous threats against La 72 shelter workers, including police patrols outside the shelter.<\/p>\n

Please write immediately in Spanish, English or your own language:<\/p>\n

n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Express concern that a suspected member of a criminal gang has threatened to kill Rub\u00e9n Figueroa that other workers at the shelter are at risk;<\/p>\n

n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Call on the authorities to provide Rub\u00e9n Figueroa, Fray Tom\u00e1s Gonz\u00e1lez and other human rights defenders working at the La 72 migrants\u2019 shelter in Tenosique with protection, in accordance with their wishes and show clear public support for the work of the shelter;<\/p>\n

n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Urge the authorities to investigate fully and impartially the threats against Fray Tom\u00e1s Gonz\u00e1lez and Rub\u00e9n Figueroa, and bring those responsible to justice;<\/p>\n

PLEASE SEND APPEALS BEFORE 22 APRIL 2013 TO:<\/p>\n

Attorney General of the Republic<\/span><\/p>\n

Jes\u00fas Murillo Karam<\/p>\n

Paseo de la reforma 211-213<\/p>\n

Col. Cuauht\u00e9moc, Distrito Federal.<\/p>\n

C.P. 06500, M\u00e9xico<\/p>\n

Fax: +52 55 5346 0908 (keep trying, and ask for “fax”)<\/p>\n

Email: ofproc@pgr.gob.mx<\/a><\/p>\n

Salutation: Dear Attorney General<\/p>\n

Governor of Tabasco State<\/span><\/p>\n

Arturo N\u00fa\u00f1ez J\u00edmenez<\/p>\n

Independencia # 2, Col. Centro, Villahermosa, Tabasco, M\u00e9xico, CP 86000<\/p>\n

Email: gobernador@tabasco.gob.mx<\/p>\n

Salutation: Dear Governor<\/p>\n

And copies to:<\/p>\n

Local Organization<\/p>\n

La 72 Migrants Shelter<\/p>\n

Email: ruben_migrante@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Also send copies to diplomatic representatives accredited to your country. Please insert local diplomatic addresses below:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Fax Fax number Email Email address Salutation Salutation<\/p>\n

Please check with your section office if sending appeals after the above date.<\/p>\n


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URGENT ACTION<\/p>\n

DEATH THREAT FOR DEFENDING MIGRANTS<\/p>\n

ADditional Information<\/h2>\n

Rub\u00e9n Figueroa and Fray Tom\u00e1s Gonz\u00e1lez work at the La 72 Shelter and have been victims of constant threats and intimidation due to their work in helping and speaking out for irregular migrants travelling through Mexico.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of thousands of irregular migrants attempt to travel through Mexico from Central and South America every year to reach the USA. Many are detained by the Mexican migration authorities and returned to their countries of origin. Amnesty International has visited Mexico to investigate reports of human rights violations against these people. During the visit, Amnesty International found that many had been kidnapped by gangs, sometimes with the complicity of local officials. Impunity for abuses against migrants, who are extremely vulnerable, has allowed these abuses to increase, despite government commitments to ensure respect of migrants’ rights.<\/p>\n

The Law for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists was unanimously approved by both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, and signed by the President, in 2012. The process for implementing the law has now started, including the direct participation of representatives of civil society, but operational protocols, clear guidelines on cooperation between federal and state authorities and resources urgently need to be put in place to guarantee its effectiveness. It is vital that the authorities do not assume that their responsibilities are restricted to establishing a protection mechanism.<\/p>\n

Amnesty International launched an action designed to make visible the plight of migrants travelling through Mexico and to provide much needed assistance to migrants travelling across the country. The action can be found at: http:\/\/sendsocks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Names: Rub\u00e9n Figueroa (m), Fray Tom\u00e1s Gonz\u00e1lez (m) and members of La 72 Migrants shelter<\/p>\n

Gender m\/f: both<\/p>\n

UA: 62\/13 Index: AMR 41\/010\/2013 Issue Date: 11 March 2013<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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