A Vital Matters Perspective: Naming the Butchers of Juárez
Naming the Butchers of Juárez
Verónica Castillo describes a powerful part of The Tree of Death depicting the four men arrested and blamed for the murders and mutilations of women in Juárez—nicknamed the Devil, the Egyptian, Dracula, and Toltec. She emphasizes that these crimes continued despite their arrest, revealing a deeper systemic problem tied to poverty, wealth, and politics. The piece also portrays mutilated bodies, clothing, tires, and other remnants, underscoring the brutal reality of the violence and the ongoing demand for justice for the women of Juárez.
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