Background on Claudia Sheinbaum and the Ayotzinapa Case
Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, has expressed confidence that new investigation tools and intelligence will lead to significant progress in the Ayotzinapa case. This case involves 43 missing student teachers who disappeared in September 2014 in Iguala, Guerrero. Sheinbaum’s statement comes as she prepares to meet with the parents of the 43 students on September 4th, hoping to share substantial advances that could open new paths to finding the young men and uncovering the full truth.
New Investigation Methods
During her morning press conference, Sheinbaum detailed that the Security Cabinet, in collaboration with the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) and the National System of Intelligence and Investigation, has developed new methods that could explore uncharted territories in the investigations.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum expresses confidence in new investigation tools to solve the Ayotzinapa case, stating that significant progress could be shared with parents of the 43 missing students in an upcoming meeting on September 4th. https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ayotzinapa?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
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Sheinbaum mentioned that certain elements of these new investigations have not been made public due to legal restrictions. She acknowledged the pain and ongoing search of the families, stating, “We understand their suffering. Nearly 11 years later, they continue searching for their children and answers.”
Change in Comisión Nacional de Búsqueda Leadership
In related news, Sheinbaum confirmed Teresa Guadalupe Reyes’ resignation from the position of head of the National Search Commission (Comisión Nacional de Búsqueda). Sheinbaum praised Reyes’ work, calling her “an extraordinary woman with great sensitivity, conviction, and honesty.” The resignation was a personal decision by Reyes, as she felt her cycle with the Comisión had come to an end.
Sheinbaum added that Reyes would continue to assist in other areas, and the process of selecting a new head for the National Search Commission is underway, which will require Senate approval.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Ayotzinapa case? The Ayotzinapa case involves 43 student teachers who went missing in Iguala, Guerrero, on September 26, 2014. Despite extensive investigations and international support, the students have not been found, and their disappearance remains unsolved.
- Who is Claudia Sheinbaum? Claudia Sheinbaum is the current President of Mexico City, serving since 2018. Previously, she was the head of the Mexico City Government’s Secretariat of Environmental Evaluation and Promotion (SEDEMA) from 2012 to 2018.
- What new investigation tools are being used? Sheinbaum mentioned that the Security Cabinet, FGR, and National System of Intelligence and Investigation have developed new methods to explore uncharted territories in the Ayotzinapa case investigations. However, specific details have not been disclosed due to legal restrictions.
- Why did Teresa Guadalupe Reyes resign from the National Search Commission? Teresa Guadalupe Reyes resigned from her position as head of the National Search Commission due to personal reasons, feeling that her cycle with the Comisión had concluded.
