Mexico's Ayotzinapa Case: Families Demand Justice as Prosecutor's Role is Questioned

Mexico's Ayotzinapa Case: Search for Remains Intensifies Amidst Calls for Prosecutor's Removal On May 27, 2025, the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa students took a new turn. The special prosecutor, Rosendo Gómez, revealed that the search is focused on locating the students' bodies. This statement has sparked outrage among the victims' families, who have long accused the prosecutor of inaction and corruption. "He said 'cadavers,' not 'missing persons,'" stated Meliton Ortega, spokesperson for the families. "This shows a lack of respect and understanding for our suffering." The families are demanding President Claudia Sheinbaum remove Gómez from the case immediately. President Sheinbaum, in a press conference, acknowledged the families' concerns and stated that she is reviewing their petition to replace the special prosecutor. She emphasized the importance of continuing the investigation and finding the truth. However, her response has been criticized as insufficient by many who believe the prosecutor's removal is long overdue. The search for the missing students continues, with the families' hopes pinned on a renewed investigation led by a more effective and transparent prosecutor. The case remains a critical symbol of the ongoing struggle for justice and accountability in Mexico.