Activismo y compasión: estrategias para el autocuidado en personas defensoras de derechos humanos en México

Structural and physical violence play a constant role in young people’s lives throughout Latin America, especially for those living in areas of urban relegation. This article discusses the impact of violence on the lives of Mexican and Brazilian youth. By considering historical and structural factors, we question approaches that link poverty to criminality and call for repressive and punitive measures. The research findings allow us to reflect on the value of young people’s perspectives in addressing violence and understanding how it affects their present and future lives.