NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade
Mexican federal prosecutors arrest former Guerrero Governor Ángel Aguirre regarding 2014 student disappearances
Federal prosecutors in Mexico have arrested former Guerrero Governor Ángel Aguirre for his alleged role in concealing evidence related to the 2014 disappearance of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College. The arrest follows an investigation into the events of September 26, 2014.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
The arrest of a former high-ranking state official marks a significant development in the long-standing legal case concerning the fate of 43 students, impacting ongoing efforts to establish accountability for the 2014 incident.
Key Facts
- Federal prosecutors arrested former Guerrero Governor Ángel Aguirre on Thursday.
- The arrest is linked to the disappearance of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College.
- The incident occurred on September 26, 2014.
- The specific charge against the former governor is the concealment of evidence regarding the students' whereabouts.
Who's Mentioned
personÁngel Aguirre“Former Governor of Guerrero (2011-2014) arrested for evidence concealment.”other43“Number of students who disappeared in 2014.”organizationCentro de Derechos Humanos Agustín Pro Juárez“Representative organization for the students' families.”organizationAyotzinapa Rural Teachers' College“School attended by the 43 students who disappeared.”locationGuerrero“Southern state in Mexico where the former governor served.”personClaudia Sheinbaum“Current President of Mexico.”personAndrés Manuel López Obrador“Former President of Mexico (2018-2024).”personErnestina Godoy“Fiscal General de la República who announced the arrest.”personJesús Murillo Karam“Former federal attorney general currently under prosecution for the same case.”organizationComisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos“International body that investigated the case.”