Teacher Skips Hearing in Cancún Abuse Case

Cancún — The teacher Enrique V., accused of sexual abuse against former students of the Colegio Ecab, did not appear this Tuesday at a hearing for the formulation of charges before a control judge, despite having been officially notified by the court.

Due to his unjustified absence, the judge ordered a new notification to compel his appearance, as the accused has a legal obligation to answer to the justice system. Without his presence, the legal process cannot advance, and the victims continue to await justice.

Three women who are survivors of sexual abuse within this educational institution appeared before the court today, more than a year after they formally filed their complaint in March 2023. The incidents occurred between 1987 and 2000, a period during which, according to the complaint, there were various forms of manipulation and sexual aggression committed by the professor Enrique V.G., with the complicity of the then-director Camila N.

The survivors explained that it took them many years to understand and put into words the sexual violence they suffered, and that this process represents a crucial step not only for them, but for all victims of child sexual violence in school contexts.

"For years we remained silent out of fear, out of shame, because of the power the aggressor represented. Today we speak because we deserve justice, because what happened to us was not our fault and because we understood we were not the only ones," they expressed in a joint statement.

The path to justice has been long, painful, and full of obstacles, marked by institutional re-victimization and emotional exhaustion, but also by sisterhood and mutual support among the complainants. Despite the difficulties, they share the same purpose: to never be silent again.

"We are not seeking revenge. We are seeking justice, not only for ourselves, but for every girl within reach of our aggressor. He is a predator and he is still free."

In a country where the majority of victims do not even file a report, sustaining a judicial process of this type is already an act of resistance and dignity. October 28 is not just a court date: it is the result of months of struggle, of fear transformed into courage, and of the desire that no other person has to go through the same experience in silence.

"We are here because we believe that justice is possible. We do this for ourselves, but also for all those who have not been able to speak and for every girl in danger. Because we are no longer afraid to be heard."

The complainants called on the media and society to make the case visible and to demand that the aggressor appear before the judge, as required by law. They emphasized that this process holds not only legal value, but also emotional and symbolic value, as each step toward the truth helps more people recognize that what they experienced was also abuse.

"Speaking, breaking the silence, allows us to understand that silence does not protect us. Although the process has been slow, we remain firm. We want the judge to listen with a gender perspective and for this case to set a precedent."

Finally, they reiterated that their fight is not individual: "We do it for ourselves, but also for all those who could not speak, for those who are not yet brave enough, and for those who come after. Because speaking, even when it hurts, is the only way to heal and to change things."