In the state of Guerrero, Mexico, the situation of rampant insecurity and violence has led to a desperate situation where the population is forced to take extreme measures to protect themselves.
Recently, a group of children between the ages of 11 and 15 from the municipality of Jose Joaquin de Herrera joined the Ayahualtempa community police forces to help in the search for a family that has been missing since January 19 and to protect their community from criminal organizations. This has generated outrage and concern for the welfare of the children.
This decision has raised concerns about the state of security in the country and highlighted the ineffectiveness of local authorities in addressing the situation. Communities have accused the criminal organization Los Ardillos of being responsible for the violence in the region.
The Regional Coordinator of Community Authorities and Founding Peoples (CRAC) has justified the recruitment of child soldiers due to the lack of action by the government to improve the security situation. Although changes in security leadership have been announced, more effective intervention is needed to protect the community.
Despite the deployment of state and federal forces, the CRAC claims that there has been little progress in the search for the victims of the recent kidnapping.
In the midst of this volatile situation, the shocking sight of children armed and thrown into the front lines of the fight against organized crime serves as a grim reminder of the dire state of security in Mexico. As the use of child soldiers becomes a new reality in Mexico, it is imperative that the government take swift and effective action to provide the necessary security and protection to its citizens, especially children.
With information from EFE
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