Manuel Macario N. arrested for femicide in Puebla, Mexico

On June 24, 2026, authorities in Puebla, Mexico, apprehended 75‑year‑old Manuel Macario N. on a warrant for the femicide of his wife, Elsa Leticia N., who was attacked in their home in the municipality of Cuautlancingo on March 17, 2026.

The arrest followed an investigation by the State Attorney General’s Office’s specialized unit for gender‑based violence, which gathered forensic evidence and witness statements. The suspect has been transferred to judicial custody, and an initial hearing is scheduled to formalize the femicide charge and consider preventive detention.