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< __ Back __   Human Rights in Mexico __ Primary Sources __ Letter to Mr. Gómez Mont on Military Impunity I chose this source because it explained how the military is being unreasonably cruel. This reflects the violence of the drug war in Mexico and human rights being taken away. This source is important because it informs the governor Mr. Mont about what the military is doing. The Mexican government has been arresting people for the past ten years without having proof the civilians did anything wrong and the military is unnecessarily being violent when arresting people. Letter Regarding Threats Against Human Rights Defenders I picked this source because it talks about threats towards human rights defenders. Two of the defenders have received threatening phone calls, been followed by military vehicles, and one of their sibling's car was firebombed. This source is important because it explains what happens to people when they try to help people who deserve the help. This reflects how human rights can be taken away. __ Artifacts __ Mexico's army is violating human right's by torturing people I chose this for an artifact because it is unbelievable that the army is torturing the citizens. This article reflects somewhat the social class factor, army has a higher place over the people, and rights being taken away. Human rights groups are holding back millions of dollars in concern of a rise in abuse cases. This article is important because it shows that authority figures can take away a human right. Slow Progress Against Human Trafficking I picked this for an artifact because it shows another human right that is defied. This article states that an international treaty was complied with Mexican law but has not been followed through very much. An author said the law is new and people need time to evaluate its implementation. This article reflects how citizens are forcibly trafficked. The artifact is important because it explains that progress is being made. Adoption Ruling for Same Sex Couples I chose this for an artifact because it's positive. This article is important because it shows there are human rights in Mexico. The article explains that the Supreme Court ruled the state can't withhold legal rights when concerning sexual orientation or gender identity. This article reflects the opposite of the normal human rights in Mexico.