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segments of society and geographical regions are other enormous challenges. Cuba
recommended that Mexico (a) investigate and prevent impunity in cases of human rights
violations committed by law enforcement officials, throughout the national territory; (b)
redouble efforts in combating corruption at all levels; and (c) do everything within its reach to
minimize income inequalities between social classes and between geographical regions.
31.
Uzbekistan noted treaty bodies’ concern about the practice of arbitrary detention in
Mexico and the excessive use of force by law enforcement officials during disturbances in some
cities in 2004 and 2006. According to United Nations bodies, migrants who are expelled from
Mexico face difficulties in accessing justice. Uzbekistan recommended that Mexico (a) take the
necessary measures to prevent the use of torture, including by ensuring timely, effective and
impartial investigations of all allegations concerning torture; (b) investigate all allegations of
human rights violations, particularly in relation to persons detained during police operations, and
ensure that perpetrators are properly brought to justice and punished; and (c) take all necessary
measures to protect the rights of migrant workers and members of their families, particularly by
ensuring their access to justice.
32.
Belarus noted the NHRP and the independent monitoring by CNDH of the human rights
situation . Belarus, noting the efforts already made, recommended that Mexico (a) continue
developing and ensuring an effective policy in combating organized crime and corruption.
Belarus stressed the importance given by Mexico to ensuring the rights of women and children.
The level of access to education is being increased at all levels. Belarus recommended that
Mexico (b) continue efforts to eradicate sexual exploitation of children. While welcoming the
adoption of a law on the prevention of trafficking in persons, Belarus recommended that Mexico
(c) take measures to criminalize trafficking in persons in all parts of the federation and
strengthen the resource basis for the protection of victims.
33.
Portugal noted that the definition of organized crime enables members of social
movements to be accused of belonging to organized crime groups, and recommended that
Mexico (a) enact a definition of organized crime consistent with the United Nations Convention
against Transnational Organized Crime. Noting that torture is not yet totally prevented
throughout the country, Portugal recommended (b) the effective application of the Federal Act to
Prevent and Punish Torture, and that (c) Mexico follow up on the recommendations of the
Committee against Torture (CAT) and OHCHR to empower civil courts to try offences against
human rights, in particular torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment committed by
military personnel, even when it is claimed that they were service-related. Concerned at the
reported abuses and human rights violations by law enforcement officials in prisons, Portugal
recommended that Mexico (d) fully investigate such abuses and human rights violations and
ensure that perpetrators are duly punished. Portugal welcomed the agreement signed with the
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and recommended that Mexico (e) continue to
develop measures to improve the situation in prisons and the training of prison officials.
34.
Bolivia noted that in 2008 Mexico introduced a strategy to combat economic inequality
and poverty. It enquired about actions taken on this issue regarding indigenous peoples, and
whether the principles set out in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples are being
incorporated in domestic law. Bolivia recommended that Mexico (a) adopt the necessary
measures to harmonize federal and state laws with international human rights instruments it
ratified; (b) adopt necessary measures to eradicate impunity for human rights violations,
particularly against women and indigenous population; and (c) adopt necessary measures to
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