In Mexico, a Nightmare Endures
"We can conclude that the motivation was consistent [with the theory that] the students were identified by the criminals as members of an organized crime rival group that operated in the region," Zeron de Lucio said. "That was the reason why they were deprived of their freedom, initially, and then of their lives."
So these students were killed because they were mistaken for members of a rival gang? Yes, of course, because you know how easy it is to confuse fresh-faced student teachers with gang members. It happens all the time.
And now, Pena Nieto is trying to shut down the story by declaring that it's time for Mexico to move on.
Here's a tip. In most countries, when officials start talking about the need to move on, someone is probably hiding something.Â
"I'm convinced that we should not remain trapped in this instant, this moment in Mexico's history, of sorrow, of tragedy and pain," he said. "We just can't dwell here."
Pena Nieto mentioned sorrow, tragedy and pain. But he forgot the one thing that "this moment in Mexico's history" is really about: rage. Many Mexicans are enraged at the drug cartels, and at the government that is increasingly seen as protecting them.
And rage is the one thing that always continues to grow the more the powers-that-be tell you to turn the page.
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Ruben Navarrette's email address is ruben@rubennavarrette.com.
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