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Police aggression against University of Guanajuato students

Overview

Following an incident involving the aggression of University of Guanajuato students by municipal police, the Mayor of Guanajuato’s capital, Samantha Smith, announced the permanent dismissal of three officers: Gregorio “N”, Fabián “N”, and Juana “N”. This action followed an initial separation of six officers while investigations into the matter continued. Mayor Smith described student testimonies as “grave” and ordered a review of protocols regarding detention, use of force, and custody.

In response, the University of Guanajuato has declared its full support for the students. Rector Claudia Susana Gómez López stated that the institution will participate in working groups with state authorities and the State Attorney General's Office to seek a thorough investigation. The university emphasized its respect for freedom of expression and its rejection of any attempts to inhibit protests.

Entities

Samantha Smith · University of Guanajuato · Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero · Claudia Susana Gómez López · Universidad de Guanajuato

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    University of Guanajuato supports students following police aggression

    The University of Guanajuato is backing students seeking justice after alleged police aggression involving four students in the city's historic center.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Guanajuato mayor dismisses three police officers for student aggression

    Three police officers in Guanajuato have been permanently dismissed following an aggressive encounter with University of Guanajuato students that went viral on social media.

Sources

am.com.mx · diario21.com.mx · guanajuatoinforma.com · nuevolaredo.tv · periodicocorreo.com.mx