Total pain in the indirect victims of the .

Résumé

This article explores the phenomenon of the mostly enforced-in Latin America, with a specific emphasis on Mexico. Little is known about the multidimensional impact that a disappearance has on the relatives of the . Government protocols supporting indirect (secondary) victims only partially address legal issues, provide limited economic assistance, and offer perfunctory responses to their psychosocial needs. From the author's perspective, the concept of 'total pain' effectively captures the multi-layered suffering endured by the indirect victims. Framing the multidimensional suffering of indirect victims as 'total pain' can inform stronger care protocols and public health policies as they navigate the long-term effects of the disappearance.