The Executive Commission for Victim Assistance in Quintana Roo (CEAVEQROO) has reported that they have provided support to 1,407 crime victims in the first half of 2024. Of these, 671 were assisted between January and March, while the remaining 766 were helped from April through June.

On the surface, it might seem that all is well within Quintana Roo society. However, there is a growing concern that individual rights, as outlined in the Constitution, are being eroded by the powers of the state government at all three levels. This is further compounded by the influence of de facto powers, which often appear to wield more authority than the state itself.

The first paragraph of Article 1 of the Mexican Constitution states, "In the United Mexican States all persons will enjoy the human rights recognized in this Constitution and in the international treaties to which the Mexican State is party. These rights, as well as the guarantees for their protection, may not be restricted or suspended, except in the cases and under the conditions established by this Constitution.”

It's important to differentiate between human rights and the individual protections in place to safeguard them. Human rights are fundamentally substantive and encompass various rights that both the Constitution and international treaties recognize as inherent to individuals.