Lydia Cacho demands maximum sentence for Mario Marín

Journalist and human rights defender Lydia Cacho has requested the maximum prison sentence of 12 years for former Puebla Governor Mario Marín Torres. The demand was made during a closing argument hearing regarding allegations of torture committed against Cacho in December 2005.

Cacho, who resides in Spain, participated in the hearing via videoconference, while Marín appeared from the El Altiplano federal prison in the State of Mexico. The legal proceedings stem from Cacho’s investigation into child sexual exploitation networks, detailed in her book, Los demonios del Edén.

In addition to the prison term, Cacho is seeking a public apology as part of the reparations for the damages suffered. Marín has denied ordering the torture and is seeking acquittal. His defense team is also considering requesting a change in precautionary measures to allow for house arrest.