Culiacán residents march against violence in the state: “Enough is enough, we want peace”

Hundreds of people left the steps of La Lomita, in Culiacán, to protest against the violence in Sinaloa and call on authorities to guarantee peace.

Around 9:00 a.m., dozens of families dressed in white set off for the Cathedral of the Sinaloan capital. Carrying banners with messages such as “We ask for peace,” “In Culiacán, there are more good people,” and “Sinaloa is our home,” they called for an end to insecurity.

Before the contingents left, Jonás Guerrero, Bishop Emeritus of Culiacán, delivered a message in which he asked authorities not to give in to corruption, but to guarantee justice and security for the citizens.

Two days before the one-year anniversary of the war between criminal groups, the movement began with a blessing officiated by the sanctuary’s priest and continued with a march toward Álvaro Obregón Avenue, in the city center.

The demonstration was marked by the presence of entire families, women and men who came alone, as well as children who raised their voices with messages written on poster boards: “Children without fear, we want peace” and “My voice is small, but my right to peace is great.” The organizers emphasized that the attendance was entirely citizen-led, without the intervention of political parties or interest groups.