What is the Caravan?

Mexico is in a state of national emergency: More than 60,000 people have

been killed and over 10,000 have disappeared in violence caused by the
failed war on drugs. Both the U.S. and Mexico must take responsibility for
their complicity in causing this violence and su!ering. Survivors of
violence, citizens and more than 100 civil society organizations in Mexico
and the United States have decided to participate in the Caravan for Peace
in the hope that as we meet as neighbors, we will engage in a friendly but
critical dialogue to promote justice and dignity, and through this, achieve a
much-needed peace.
The Caravan is a peaceful exercise in citizen diplomacy organized by
Mexicos Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity (Movimiento por la
Paz con Justicia y Dignidad, MPJD).
The Caravan will travel by bus through 27 US cities from August 11th to
September 12th with more than 100 relatives of victims and activists,
aiming to build a dialogue and foster the exchange of concerns regarding
the failed war on drugs and the painful consequences it has generated for
both our countries, such as death, mass incarceration, torture, and
disappearances.
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Our Vision
On Drug War policies. We call on both Mexican and U.S.
communities to open and maintain a dialogue about alternatives
to drug prohibition based on evidence, and which is inclusive in
its considerations of the diverse options for drug regulation.
On arms trafcking. We propose that the U.S. President
immediately prohibit the importation of assault weapons to the
US, and give authorities effective regulatory tools and resources
to halt arms smuggling in the border regions.
On immigration. We urge an end to militarization of the border
and criminalization of immigrants. These have generated a
humanitarian crisis driven by unprecedented levels of
deportations and incarceration of migrants. We call for protecting
the dignity of every human being, including immigrant populations
that have been displaced by violence who seek safe haven and a
better life.
On US foreign policy. We call for a change from the United
States war focus to one of human security and development
that promotes the healing of Mexicos torn social fabric. We
propose the immediate suspension of US assistance to Mexicos
armed forces.
On money laundering. We propose that nancial institutions be
held accountable for preventing money laundering through
increased government surveillance, investigations, nes and
criminal charges. We also call for the Treasury Department to
immediately close the prepaid/stored value cards loophole
Who participates in the Caravan?
The Caravan gathers together Mexican citizens, members of the
Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity, drug war victims
(individual and collective cases related to violence, crime and
human rights violations), activists, and the media, as well as
dozens of diverse but like-minded U.S. organizations, and anyone
who is interested (For a list of allies, visit:
http://www.caravanforpeace.org/caravan/?page_id=1033 )
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