Rosendo Radilla Case Is an Open Wound from Mexico's Decades-Old Dirty War Witness
go to original August 8, 2016

In 1974, Rosendo Radilla Pacheco disappeared at a military checkpoint in southern Mexico. As a prominent activist and mayor, Rosendo fought for health and education in Atoyac, in the state of Guerrero - a region historically plagued by hardship and neglected by authorities.

Decades later, Radilla’s unresolved case reached international courts and is an emblematic example of government activities during the 'Dirty War' – a period when the authoritarian regimes of the 1960's and 1970's employed military tactics to crush opposition movements. Now Mexico faces charges of crimes against humanity.

The video tells the story of Radilla’s daughter, Tita, and that of other families who have disappeared relatives. They show us how seeking truth in the past strengthens justice in the future.

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