Mexican Senate leader: FGR doesn't fabricate culprits in Ayotzinapa case

Laura Itzel Castillo, president of Mexico's Senate, has refuted claims that the Attorney General's Office (FGR) is fabricating culprits in the Ayotzinapa case. Her comments follow the detention of former Guerrero Governor Ángel Aguirre Rivero, who is suspected of withholding information related to the 2014 disappearance of 43 students.

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I reject that culprits are being fabricated. Ángel Aguirre was the governor, and we are talking about a situation from 12 years ago that has to do with an investigation into the disappearance of the Ayotzinapa students.

Castillo asserted that Aguirre Rivero, as governor at the time of the disappearances, must answer to justice. She stressed that the investigation is a judicial process that must proceed. "I reject that culprits are being fabricated. Ángel Aguirre was the governor, and we are talking about a situation from 12 years ago that has to do with an investigation into the disappearance of the Ayotzinapa students," she stated.

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The important thing is that there is justice.

The senator highlighted that Aguirre Rivero's detention is linked to his alleged responsibility in concealing information. She emphasized that the relevant authorities will determine accountability. "The important thing is that there is justice," Castillo underscored.

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investigations supported by very important matters, which are the facts.

Responding to accusations of political persecution against former officials, Castillo reiterated that the primary goal is to clarify the events and ensure justice for the victims and their families. She affirmed that the ruling Morena party does not fabricate culprits, and Aguirre's arrest is based on "investigations supported by very important matters, which are the facts." Castillo concluded by stating that the arrest is not a government distraction but an action taken "for the justice of this country."

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for the justice of this country.