Chilpancingo Security Chief Arrested for Mayor's Beheading
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Mexican authorities have arrested Germán Reyes, the security chief of Chilpancingo, for his alleged involvement in the beheading of Mayor Alejandro Arcos, whose murder has highlighted the influence of criminal gangs in Guerrero. Reyes, a former army captain, denies the charges, claiming he is being scapegoated. The murder is believed to be linked to the criminal gang Los Ardillos, which is vying for control over local security forces. The federal government has deployed thousands of troops to Guerrero to address the escalating violence, posing a significant challenge for President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration.
