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Hidalgo anti-kidnapping director investigated over alleged office party
🇲🇽 Mexico /Crime & Justice

Hidalgo anti-kidnapping director investigated over alleged office party

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The director of the Specialized Unit to Combat Kidnapping in Hidalgo is under investigation for allegedly hosting a party with alcohol inside the offices.
  • The investigation was initiated after anonymous reports surfaced on social media detailing the alleged celebration.
  • Authorities stated that while the director has not been removed from his post, the outcome of the investigation will determine future actions.

Authorities in Hidalgo are investigating the director of the Specialized Unit to Combat Kidnapping (UECS), Manuel García Guzmán, for allegedly organizing a party with alcoholic beverages within the unit's facilities. The investigation was confirmed by Francisco Fernández Hasbun, the acting head of the State Attorney General's Office.

Fernández Hasbun stated that the matter has been reported to the Internal Control Body, which has launched a formal procedure. He assured that there would be consequences for any wrongdoing. While García Guzmán has not yet been suspended from his position, a final decision will depend on the findings of the ongoing investigation.

There will be consequences.

— Francisco Fernández HasbunThe acting head of the State Attorney General's Office assuring accountability regarding the investigation into the UECS director.

Anonymous reports circulated on social media alleging that a celebration, including the consumption of alcohol, private entertainment, and even firearm discharges, took place at the anti-kidnapping unit's headquarters. These claims are currently part of the investigation.

Officials expect to have a resolution or significant updates on the case within the next week. Fernández Hasbun emphasized that conduct violating institutional regulations will not be tolerated. The investigation aims to determine the facts surrounding the alleged party and hold those responsible accountable.

Conduct violating institutional regulations will not be tolerated.

— Francisco Fernández HasbunThe acting head of the State Attorney General's Office stating the office's stance on misconduct.
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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.

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