Exploring the discrepancies in the official census of disappeared individuals in Mexico, highlighting concerns that many missing persons are not accurately reflected in the government's figures. The chapter delves into the alarming rate of disappearances in the country, attributing the increase to gang violence and a deteriorating security situation under the current administration. It also sheds light on the challenges faced by families of the missing in obtaining justice and the lack of trust in the government's efforts to address the crisis.
Since the invasion began, Ukraine's second city has suffered a third of all aerial attacks. The latest one has been especially gruelling. A census of Mexico’s missing people is likely underestimating the scale of the problem. Is the president deliberately trying to minimise its scale (11:08)? And, why those with the least to spend on lottery tickets are most likely to try their luck (19:20).
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