Background on José Luis Aranza Aguilar
José Luis Aranza Aguilar, a delegate of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) in Tamaulipas, was detained by state police and subsequently released, reportedly for carrying a weapon and having three million pesos with him.
Sheinbaum’s Demand for Investigation
During her morning briefing on Wednesday, Mexico City’s Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum urged for a comprehensive investigation into the incident. She stated, “What we were informed today in the Security Cabinet is that he was detained and he claims he had nothing on him, and in any case, they were planting a weapon or an improper act by state police.”
Sheinbaum emphasized, “What we are asking for, which I mentioned in the Security Cabinet, is that the state’s Attorney General’s office thoroughly reviews what happened. If it was indeed a group of state police acting improperly, they should be sanctioned. Regardless, his case should be investigated specifically.”
IMSS Director’s Statement
Prior to Sheinbaum’s statement, Zoé Robledo, the General Director of IMSS, provided an update. He mentioned that after Aranza’s detention, he was taken to the General Secretariat of Government. The Tamaulipas Security Secretary and its spokesperson confirmed no illicit activities or presence of exclusive military weapons were found.
Robledo also refuted rumors that Aranza had been held at the Fiscal General’s office or the FGR delegation, stating these claims were false.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is José Luis Aranza Aguilar? He is a delegate of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) in Tamaulipas.
- What happened to him? He was detained by state police for reportedly carrying a weapon and having three million pesos, then subsequently released.
- Who called for an investigation? Mexico City’s Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum demanded a thorough investigation into the incident.
- What did IMSS’s director say? Zoé Robledo, the General Director of IMSS, reported that Aranza was taken to the General Secretariat of Government and refuted rumors about his detention location.
