Valeria Marquez Assassinata
Valeria Mariam Juarez Marquez, a prominent human rights lawyer in Mexico, was brutally murdered in June 2024. Her assassination sent shockwaves through the legal community and human rights organizations, both nationally and internationally. Marquez was known for her fearless advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities, particularly Indigenous populations and victims of violence. Her work often involved challenging powerful vested interests, including organized crime and corrupt government officials.