In a world where violence seems to be lurking around every corner, children become the invisible victims of conflicts that should never touch their lives. The pain of the victims is not just theirs; we make it our own as a society.
On Tuesday, December 3rd, in Culiacán, we witnessed an act that leaves us with a deep wound. Natalia, a 14-year-old teenager, was caught in the middle of an attack by criminal groups who shot and set fire to a dispensary and a sushi restaurant. This same attack also claimed the life of Jesús Héctor, a young 17-year-old, cutting short dreams and futures that had just begun to take shape.
At Rhonita Vive, we are convinced that although there are no easy solutions, building peace is possible. Breaking the cycles of violence and restoring the social fabric requires commitment, brave actions, and above all, unity.
We stand in solidarity with the families of Jesús Héctor and Natalia, sending them our most heartfelt condolences. We raise our voices to demand justice, and to remind everyone that children and young people deserve to grow up in an environment of peace and freedom.
We wish for Natalia’s speedy recovery, both physically and emotionally, and that this tragic incident drives us as a society to work towards a future where acts of violence are relegated to the past.
We will not rest until we achieve a Mexico where justice and peace prevail.
