The Indigenous community of Cherán, Michoacán has long stood as a beacon of self-governance and resistance in the face of state abandonment and organized crime. On July 2, 2025, armed groups attacked Cherán’s communal lands, killing one community guard and injuring another. This was not an isolated incident; it was part of a broader pattern of violence targeting Indigenous autonomy in Mexico.
On July 9, the people of Cherán issued a public statement demanding immediate action to protect their territory and ensure justice for their community. We join them in calling on President Claudia Sheinbaum to fulfill these demands and guarantee the safety and rights of the people of Cherán.
Add your name in solidarity. Stand with Cherán. Defend Indigenous resistance. Demand peace and justice now.
To:
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo
President of Mexico
Dear President Sheinbaum,
I am writing to express deep concern over the escalating violence in the Indigenous community of Cherán, Michoacán, where armed groups are endangering the lives and safety of the entire population.
I urge you to respond to the community’s official statement released on July 9 and to immediately fulfill their demands for safety, peace, and justice. The people of Cherán have long defended their autonomy and territory—your administration must ensure their protection.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.