Mexico arrests ex-governor in journalist torture case
3 years, 11 months ago

Mexico arrests ex-governor in journalist torture case

The Hindu  

The arrest of a former Mexican governor on charges that he ordered the torture of a journalist gave hope to activists who believe the case could reveal the ties between powerful businessmen, politicians and organised crime and strike a blow against Mexico's notorious impunity. The press freedom organisation Artículo 19, which is representing Cacho, said Marín could face up to 12 years in prison for the charge of torture if convicted. Cacho's "The Demons of Eden" detailed the exploitation of girls and accused powerful textile magnate José Kamel Nacid of buying girls for USD 3,000. "He is the first governor arrested for acts of torture against journalists and linked, furthermore, with a ring of trafficking girls and boys," Cacho said. Interior Secretary Olga Sánchez Cordero recognised on Thursday that when she was a Supreme Court justice, there were "violations" of Cacho's rights and she spoke of "psychological torture" that endured.

Torture Mexico Arrest Cancun Marín Cacho  arrests  girls  powerful  exgovernor  case  journalist  marín  cacho  cancun  mexico  artículo  2005  arrest  torture  jail

Discover Related