Impunity Watch | ..Had I Only Known…

26.9.13

Impunity Watch | ..Had I Only Known…: Security Chief Jesus Rodriguez Almeida said the arrests of his four officers reflected poorly on Zona Rosa police department’s reputation, a force that had one of the better reputations in a city rife with allegations of police corruption. Almeida said all four officers had passed department vetting processes but refused to comment on specific procedures for security reasons.

Mexican authorities investigating the four officers still urge that the kidnappings were likely the result of clashes between rival drug cartels, asserting that the 12 youths were linked by involvement in drug trafficking.

Ricardo Martinez, attorney for the victims’ families, believes there to be elements to truth on both sides. “There are both criminals and public servants involved,” Martinez said.