Culiacán residents demand end to violence, seek missing
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Hundreds of citizens in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico marched on Sunday to protest ongoing violence and demand authorities locate missing people.
The march began after a mass led by Bishop Jesús José Herrera Quiñónez at La Lomita, where participants released white balloons. Protesters dressed in white and carried signs with messages like “Sinaloa, stand up” and “No more innocents” as they walked toward Culiacán Cathedral.
Families of missing persons joined the march, displaying photos and information about their loved ones and asking officials to increase search efforts. The demonstration occurred two years after a surge in violence began to affect Sinaloa, causing homicides, disappearances, and widespread insecurity. Bishop Herrera Quiñónez urged citizens to unite and seek reconciliation to address the state’s safety concerns as the march progressed.
National Guard personnel observed the protest as more people joined the procession, turning the event into a collective call for peace, security, and answers for families waiting for news of their relatives.
