Ernestina Godoy
Coverage of Ernestina Godoy in the Nexus archive.
- More than a decade after 43 students vanished in Mexico, ex-governor arrested, accused of cover-up
Mexican authorities arrested Ángel Aguirre, former governor of Guerrero, on accusations of concealing evidence related to the disappearance of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers’ College in 2014. Federal prosecutors state that this arrest is a high-profile development regarding the case, which has been marked by impunity and allegations of state involvement in cartel violence.
- More than a decade after 43 students vanished in Mexico, ex-governor arrested, accused of cover-up
Mexican authorities arrested Ángel Aguirre, Guerrero’s former governor, for allegedly concealing evidence related to the 2014 disappearance of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers’ College. Federal prosecutors accused him of “concealing evidence,” a claim supported by statements that he ordered officials to destroy relevant footage. This arrest marks a high-profile development in the long-running case, which became symbolic of state involvement in cartel violence.
- Stalled Pemex corruption probe advances with arrest of ex-director’s sister
Federal prosecutors arrested Gilda Susana Lozoya, sister of former Pemex director Emilio Lozoya, on money-laundering charges linked to bribes he allegedly received. The case against her began in 2019 with an initial arrest warrant in 2020, and she claims the prosecution is politically motivated. President Claudia Sheinbaum denied political motives, stating there is solid evidence against her.