Challenge 3: Understanding Forced Disappearances and Media Manipulation by Jorge Alejandro Ramírez Hernández

task 1, scene 1

a01179390 — 2025-04-21 15:31:08 UTC

In this part the media is covering the issue but not in a serious way. It feels like they care more about making headlines than actually helping. You can see how the news kind of brushes over the topic without showing how serious it really is. It shows how the media sometimes just reports things without really supporting the people affected.

task 2

a01179390 — 2025-04-21 15:31:35 UTC

task 4, news article

a01179390 — 2025-04-21 15:34:15 UTC

"Two from search group killed"

Summary:
Carmen Morales and her son Jaime, who searched for missing people, were shot and killed in Jalisco. They had helped find a cartel camp full of remains. Officials say their deaths weren’t connected to their search work.

Problems:

No interviews with the victims' family.
Mostly repeats what the government says without questioning it.
Doesn't explain how dangerous it is for searchers.

a01179390 — 2025-04-21 15:36:48 UTC

a01179336 — 2025-04-21 15:38:45 UTC

task 1, scene 2

a01179390 — 2025-04-23 00:16:53 UTC

Here we see normal people like moms and women coming together to protest and support each other. They’re the ones really doing something not just talking. They’re out in the streets asking for justice and helping each other keep going. It shows how people taking action can make a difference even when the government doesn’t help.

task 1, scene 3

a01179390 — 2025-04-23 00:22:40 UTC

This scene shows how the government or police act like they care but don’t do anything. . It shows how hard it is for families to get help from the people who are supposed to protect them.

task 1, most relevant

a01179390 — 2025-04-23 00:25:31 UTC

I think the most important role is the police and the government because they’re the ones with the power to find people and stop these crimes. If the government really did their job, things would change a lot faster. So they have the biggest impact.

task 4, social media coverage

a01179390 — 2025-04-28 15:37:09 UTC

Summary:
Cartels in Mexico are using TikTok and other apps to trick young people into working for them. A lot of these kids go missing. The government says they're trying to stop it.

Problems with the post:

We don’t hear from any families or real victims.
The government sounds like they're doing a lot, but there’s no proof.
It doesn’t show how bad and scary it is for kids and families.

task 4, video interview MVS Noticias

a01179390 — 2025-04-28 15:40:49 UTC

Summary:
In this interview, Cecilia Flores, founder of Madres Buscadoras de Sonora, discusses the alarming rise in forced disappearances in Mexico and criticizes government inaction and complicity.

Problems:

Good interview, but could use more facts.

task 4, rewritten article

a01179390 — 2025-04-28 15:43:09 UTC

Carmen Morales and her son Jaime Ramirez, who helped search for missing people, were sadly killed in Jalisco, Mexico. They had helped find a place where cartels may have hurt many people. They were looking for their own missing family member when they were attacked. The government said their deaths had nothing to do with their search work, but some human rights groups don't believe that. They say people who search for missing people often get threatened or hurt.

task 2

a01179336 — 2025-05-06 04:39:08 UTC

We learned that the media can be very helpful. In the meeting they mentioned that the media could help spread the story and help more people know about it, and sometimes the media can help reopen cases. In general the media drags a lot of attention, but that attention is not always positive. The media can also sometimes drag negative comments or make the case seem like just a simple gossip, or make disrespectful comments towards the case, but this attention can also be helpful and give attention to old cases and reopen them. This can result in really painful situations for the families. Civic participation is also very important, creating communities, using social media, and holding marches or events to keep attention on missing people. We can also create campaigns to spread awareness on the topic and help even more those families that are looking for someone, and also show support to those families, it also gives strength to the families, to show that people care and are trying to help them look for the person that disappeared. That made me realize that everyone can contribute and make a big difference by working together as a team, and as a community to help.

task 3

a01179336 — 2025-05-06 04:59:25 UTC

question 1) Antonie's story is similar to Mrs. Lety Hidalgo's because they both lost someone they loved and decided to fight for justice.

question 2) Mrs. Lety helped create FUNDENL, that helps organize searches and events to find people that is missing. She also shares her story in public and in the media to raise awareness and support other families.

question 3) She inspires others to speak up and not give up. Her work gives hope to families and shows that working together can lead to change. She made us realize that even young people can help a lot.

a01179336 — 2025-05-06 16:29:29 UTC

task 5 my video

a01179390 — 2025-05-07 21:15:28 UTC

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w1m0htwiqxAOilk8GmTS5eim1HitdhX9/view?usp=sharing