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Ayotzinapa case: Ángel Aguirre ordered evidence destruction in Iguala, inquiry reveals; links "Guerreros Unidos" to the

Ayotzinapa case: Ángel Aguirre ordered evidence destruction in Iguala, inquiry reveals; links "Guerreros Unidos" to the event

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An investigation into the Ayotzinapa case reveals that Ángel Aguirre ordered the destruction of evidence in Iguala.
  • The inquiry links the "Guerreros Unidos" group to the events.
  • This revelation adds a new layer to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 43 students.

A new phase in the Ayotzinapa case investigation has brought forth a significant revelation: former Governor Ángel Aguirre allegedly ordered the destruction of evidence in Iguala. This directive is said to have occurred in the immediate aftermath of the disappearance of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College. The inquiry aims to piece together the events of that night and identify those responsible.

The investigation's findings directly link the criminal group "Guerreros Unidos" to the events. This connection suggests a coordinated effort involving both state actors and organized crime in the disappearance and presumed murder of the students. The alleged order by Aguirre to erase evidence points towards a potential cover-up orchestrated at the highest levels of regional government.

This development intensifies the long-standing demand for justice from the families of the 43 missing students and their supporters. The revelation challenges previous official accounts and underscores the complexities and potential obstructions faced by investigators seeking the truth. The ongoing probe continues to uncover disturbing details, fueling the push for accountability and a full disclosure of what transpired in Iguala.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.