# Legal proceedings in Mexico and Argentina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261013-legal-proceedings-in-mexico-and-argentina > Updated: 2026-10-13T19:28:08.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2. Legal developments continue across various criminal and civil matters in Mexico and Argentina. In Mexico, a federal judge in Ciudad Juárez has closed the criminal case against former National Migration Institute commissioner Francisco Garduño Yáñez regarding a March 27, 2023, fire that killed 40 migrants and injured approximately 27 to 30 others. Judge Víctor Manlio Hernández Calderón ruled that Garduño fulfilled the conditions for a conditional suspension of his legal process, which included offering a public apology, facilitating indemnity payments, and undergoing human rights and civil protection training. Garduño, who faced charges of improper exercise of public service and dereliction of duty, maintained that he has “always respected human rights.” President Claudia Sheinbaum noted the decision followed an extensive investigation from the previous administration, indicating no further investigations would be pursued. However, victims' families and organizations like the Foundation for Justice have denounced the ruling as “selective justice and impunity,” arguing reparations were insufficient. Legal representatives for the victims have announced intentions to appeal. In other Mexican legal actions, Óscar “N” was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the qualified homicide of a three-year-old child in Tijuana. The incident occurred in May 2013; an autopsy determined the child's traumatic brain injuries were intentional. In Argentina, a 35-year-old motorcyclist named Aguirre has been released under restrictive measures following an imputation for preterintentional homicide related to a fatal traffic dispute with Omar Bonacci. Aguirre is prohibited from leaving the province or contacting the victim's family and witnesses while the cause of death remains under investigation. ## Claims - A federal judge ruled that Francisco Garduño Yáñez met the conditions for the conditional suspension of his criminal process. (disputed by 12 sources) - The legal proceedings were related to a fire at a Ciudad Juárez migration station on March 27, 2023. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The fire resulted in the deaths of 40 migrants and left 27 others injured. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Garduño faced charges for the improper exercise of public service. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Legal representatives for the victims announced they will appeal the court's decision. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Garduño fulfilled the conditions of his suspension by paying indemnities to victims and offering a public apology. (corroborated by 9 sources) - President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the exoneration was a judicial decision following a deep investigation. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Legal rulings issued in separate homicide cases in Mexico and Argentina Legal developments in two separate cases: a man in Mexico received 30 years for the intentional homicide of a child, while a motorcyclist in Argentina was released under restrictions for preterintentional death 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-rulings-issued-in-separate-homicide-cases-in-mexico-and-argentina ### 2026-10-13: Francisco Garduño exonerated in 2023 Ciudad Juárez migrant station fire case A Mexican judge has closed the criminal case against former immigration chief Francisco Garduño regarding a 2023 fire in Ciudad Juárez that killed 40 migrants, citing fulfillment of reparation conditions. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-proceedings-conclude-in-separate-cases-in-argentina-and-mexico --- Cite as: Legal proceedings in Mexico and Argentina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261013-legal-proceedings-in-mexico-and-argentina