The narrative is about a journalist's visit to Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, a city notorious for its high crime rate and violence. The journalist describes the city's history of femicides, with over 2,300 women killed in the last 30 years. They speak with a local woman, Olga Lydia Herrera Castillo, who shares her fears and experiences with the violence, including the disappearance of young women in the area. The journalist also visits a tribute to eight girls who were victims of violence in 1996 and notes the many crosses and candles throughout the city, symbolizing the pain and loss experienced by the community. The narrative highlights the city's struggles with crime and violence, but also acknowledges the resilience and hard work of its people.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Ciudad Juárez is located on the border between the US and Mexico.
2. Ciudad Juárez was considered the most dangerous city in the world for a long time.
3. In the last 30 years, there have been close to 2,300 femicides in Ciudad Juárez.
4. Ciudad Juárez is recognized as the serial femicidal city.
5. The victims of violence in Ciudad Juárez are generally young women and adolescents between 15 and 25 years of age.
6. In August 1996, 8 girls were found who were victims of violence in Ciudad Juárez.
7. In 2009, there were almost 400 intentional homicides in Ciudad Juárez in just one month.
8. In 2021, Ciudad Juárez was considered the sixth most violent city in the world.
9. In 2009 and 2010, Ciudad Juárez was classified as the most dangerous city in the world.
10. Ciudad Juárez has a high level of intentional homicides, with 3 per month or more.
11. There are many military checkpoints in Ciudad Juárez, including the National Guard and state police.
12. The city has a reputation for being very dangerous, with a high level of crime and violence.
Note that I have excluded any opinions or statements that are not verifiable facts.