Tucson, AZ: Breaking the chains of violence in Mexico, with Juan Fraire Escobedo
Human rights activist Juan Fraire Escobedo is part of growing actions to forge a path to peace with justice and dignity in Mexico.
Juan, who comes from a family of activists in Ciudad Juárez, will bring a powerful testimony of the human costs of the drug war, militarism and gun trafficking.
Juan’s sister Rubi Marisol was killed in 2008. Their mother, Marisela Escobedo, became a prominent activist for human rights and against femicides in Juárez, and in face of the judicial system’s indifference, she obtained evidence showing Rubi was killed by her boyfriend, who was arrested and confessed to the killing. After a court released him, Marisela was killed while vigiling in front of the Chihuahua governor’s building. Juan was detained for three months after seeking asylum in the wake of his mother’s murder, and has since pressed for justice through vigils in front of the Mexican consulate, as well as participated in events seeking justice for all those victimized by the drug war and gun violence in Mexico.
Juan’s story has appeared on NBC’s “Dateline,” while Marisela’s story was dramatized by Mexican actor Ely Guerra. Juan will be joined by John Lindsay-Poland of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, who will speak about gun trafficking to Mexico, the drug war, and what we in the United States can do.
Juan brings a powerful testimony of the human costs of the drug war, militarism and gun trafficking, and is part of growing actions to forge a path to peace with justice and dignity in Mexico. Pease join us.
