Background on the Photojournalists and Relevance
Citlali Berenice Giles and Miguel Ángel Rojas Hernández, two professional photojournalists, tragically lost their lives while covering the Ceremonia music festival in Mexico City. Their deaths have prompted an investigation into the safety measures and responsibilities of several companies involved in organizing and managing the event.
Fiscal Investigation Details
Bertha Alcalde Luján, the Mexico City Fiscal, announced during her first 100 days update that four significant companies are under investigation for the photojournalists’ deaths. These companies include:
- The entity responsible for presenting and supervising the Protection Civil plan
- The concessionaire of the park where the event took place
- The company that organized the event and set up structures
- The grue-installing company contracted for the event
Alcalde Luján mentioned that the investigation is ongoing, and implications will be determined once all facts are gathered. She also clarified that cranes were not part of the original Protection Civil plan.
Communication with Families and Progress
The Mexico City Fiscal has maintained contact with the families of Giles and Rojas Hernández. The investigation aims to understand if there were any violations of the Protection Civil plan, but Alcalde Luján reiterated that cranes were not initially included in the plan.
Regarding the migrant camp case near the Norte Autobuses central in Gustavo A. Madero allegation, Alcalde Luján explained that the settlement was dismantled due to criminal cell activity suspicion. Initial information from families suggested possible bodies within the camp, but only one has been identified so far. Both victims are believed to have died from head injuries.
Decline in Crime Rates
During her first 100 days in office, Alcalde Luján reported an 11% decrease in high-impact crimes within Mexico City. Additionally, there was a 13% increase in prosecutions and a 72% rise in searches conducted by the fiscalía between January 1 and April 15.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is being investigated? Four companies are under scrutiny: the one responsible for the Protection Civil plan, the park concessionaire, the event organizer and structure installer, and the crane-installing company.
- What were the initial findings regarding the cranes? Cranes were not part of the original Protection Civil plan, and their presence at the event was due to subcontracting.
- How many bodies were found in the migrant camp? Only one body has been identified so far, with both victims believed to have died from head injuries.
- What changes in crime rates have been observed? High-impact crimes decreased by 11% in Mexico City, while prosecutions increased by 13% and searches conducted by the fiscalía rose by 72% between January 1 and April 15.
