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Mexican Human Rights Activist Missing Amidst Threats

Sandra Domínguez, known for defending Indigenous rights and tackling sensitive cases, disappeared with her husband in Oaxaca.

Overview

  • Sandra Estefana Domínguez Martínez and her husband were last seen on October 4 in María Lombardo de Caso, Oaxaca.
  • Domínguez, a Mixe Indigenous rights defender, had received threats related to her work on femicide and rape cases.
  • In 2020, Domínguez accused state officials of participating in misogynistic group chats, leading to ongoing threats.
  • Their car was discovered abandoned in Veracruz, an area known for criminal group activity.
  • Human rights organizations are pressuring authorities to intensify the search, while calls for government intervention grow.