Kidnapped in Reynosa: A Family's Plea for Justice Amid Mexico's Crime Crisis

Reynosa Kidnapping Highlights Mexico's Impunity Crisis A disturbing incident in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, has brought to light the ongoing issue of impunity and lack of response from authorities in cases of kidnapping and organized crime. On September 27, 2022, Jorge Armando Cordero, 40, was abducted from his home by a group of armed men. His wife, in an interview, stated, "They took him as if he belonged to them. The pain of having a missing family member because of organized crime is indescribable." The incident involved 15 armed men arriving in two SUVs. The wife's mother-in-law, who was home at the time of the kidnapping, described the scene: "I woke up to the noise and saw armed men entering the house." Despite the family's pleas, authorities have failed to provide any clear answers or justice. This case underscores the larger problem of impunity and negligence in addressing the crime crisis impacting thousands in Mexico. Experts like José Antonio Guevara from the Center for Investigation of Atrocious Crimes, point to the negligence of authorities in preventing such crimes. The video serves as a powerful testament to the suffering of victims and their families, urging a greater focus on accountability and justice in Mexico.