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Arrest of Ángel Aguirre Rivero, former governor of Guerrero, in Ayotzinapa case
Miguel Ángel Aguirre Rivero was arrested by the Attorney General's Office for allegedly concealing evidence in the disappearance of 43 students in 2014.
The Attorney General's Office of Mexico (FGR) has announced the arrest of Miguel Ángel Aguirre Rivero, former governor of the state of Guerrero, for his alleged involvement in concealing evidence related to the disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa students in 2014. Aguirre had resigned from his position following the incident, which had a significant impact on Mexican society.
Since the investigation began 12 years ago, authorities have reevaluated the evidence and testimonies that led to the students' disappearance. According to the FGR, there are indications that Aguirre concealed security footage that could have provided crucial information about the whereabouts of the young men.
The former governor, who has ties to both the PRI and the PRD, has faced severe criticism for his management during the events of 2014. During his arrest, the families of the students greeted him with shouts of “murderer!”, reflecting the anguish and pain that still persist in society.
Claudia Sheinbaum, head of the Government of Mexico City, has commented on Aguirre's arrest, stating that this is not a