Judge grants protection to alleged member of 'La Empresa' against forced disappearance
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A judge granted a protective order for Citlali Erandi Granados Hernández, allegedly linked to the criminal group "La Empresa."
- The order shields her from communication deprivation and forced disappearance.
- The federal prosecutor's office has 24 hours to report on her legal and physical status.
A federal judge has granted a "suspensión de plano" (immediate suspension) to Citlali Erandi Granados Hernández, who was detained last Saturday and is allegedly connected to the criminal organization known as "La Empresa." This judicial measure provides her with protection against communication deprivation and forced disappearance, safeguarding her fundamental rights.
The ruling specifically instructs the Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) to cease any actions that violate these protections and to provide a report within 24 hours detailing the detainee's legal and physical situation. Granados Hernández was apprehended during simultaneous raids conducted in the municipalities of Atlatlahucan, Yautepec, and Yecapixtla by federal forces.
This operation was confirmed by the federal Secretary of Citizen Security and Protection, Omar García Harfuch, who announced the arrest of six alleged members of "La Empresa." This group is considered a significant generator of violence in several municipalities within the state of Morelos, including Cuautla, Totolapan, Tetela del Volcán, Yautepec, and Atlatlahucan.
It is important to note that the granting of this protective measure does not signify freedom or absolution from the charges of organized crime leveled against the detainee. Instead, it mandates FEMDO to guarantee her individual rights and ensure transparency regarding her custody while the amparo trial, which seeks to resolve the constitutional protections sought, is ongoing.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.