Forced Displacements due to Landmines or Explosive Devices in the Michoacán Region

Abstract

Internally forced displacement (IDP) is a form of human mobility that is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide. It responds to various causes associated with violence or natural causes. An essential characteristic of IDP is that people who leave their habitual residence do not cross the country's borders. In this sense, the DFI is palpable in the State of Michoacán, where constant war-like events have forced people to move to other locations and thus face new challenges. In addition to this, recent testimonies have emerged from people displaced for a reason that we find concerning, as the presence of landmines and explosive devices has become the trigger for people to flee their homes, driven by uncertainty and fear of becoming the next victims of these explosives. A review of the international regulations recognized by the Mexican State reveals legal instruments that refer to the eradication of these types of mines. Mexico has also committed to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, which refer to targets that States must achieve, and among these goals is the reduction of all forms of violence. Thus, in this space, we will analyze what is happening in Michoacán to highlight the areas of opportunity that the Mexican state must address in order to achieve a more just society.