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Alvarado Espinoza et al. v. Mexico

This case is about the forced disappearance of three persons, some of which disabled, by Mexican Armed forces within the context of the war against drug cartels in the Mexican State of Chihuahua. Eventually the Court found Mexico in violation of several articles of the American Convention on Human Rights and of the Inter-American Convention on Forced Disappearance of Persons.

Case Summary: Alvarado Espinoza et al. v. Mexico

Year
2018
Country
Did the State Accept International Responsibility?
Did the State Raise Preliminary Objections?
Case Summary
Yes