José Silva Andrade has been missing for 22 days in Michoacán; environmental defenders in Mexico are demanding protection.

Amnesty International has issued a formal condemnation regarding the disappearance of environmental defender José Luis Silva Andrade in western Mexico. Silva Andrade was last seen on July 15 after traveling to investigate reports of illegal logging in the region. He has remained missing since that date.

The organization’s statement highlights the ongoing risks faced by environmental activists in Mexico. The case is currently under scrutiny as authorities and human rights groups address the circumstances surrounding his disappearance during his field work.