Mexico launches investigations into alleged police abuse in several locations

Authorities in Mexico are investigating multiple reports of alleged police abuse. One probe covers two separate incidents of suspected misconduct by police officers in different parts of the country.

The State of Mexico's public security department (SSEM) has opened an investigation after a citizen reported being assaulted by a state police officer at the T-04 toll booth in Chalco. The complainant says he was struck while trying to understand a traffic stop. SSEM officials have asked the victim to appear in person and submit video evidence. Both investigations are ongoing, with officials promising transparency and further updates in the coming days.