a chance to say to people in the neighborhood, 'We share values -- rule of law, justice, human rights, human dignity, the right for women to participate equally in society.' These are very powerful messages.

We have lost an eloquent voice for human rights and human dignity and a champion for the least among us.

The strategy of putting justice on hold for an elusive peace settlement has emboldened human rights abusers on both sides of the conflict. This approach has fueled a pervasive culture of impunity that has led to ever-increasing acts of violence against civilians.

In a region where far too many human rights violators have escaped justice, Mexico is setting an important example that other countries should emulate.

I consider this movement part of the human rights movement, ... Everybody is entitled to an equal chance in life. ... I'm going to keep pressing so everyone has an equal chance in the world. There's still a lot of work to do, and we'll keep doing it.

Democratic structures and the rule of law have on the whole been strengthened. Protection of human rights has continued to improve.