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Activist Raúl Meza Freed From Michoacán Prison After Palacio de Gobierno Arrest

A judge authorized a change of precautionary measure that lets him face the sabotage case out of custody.

Overview

  • He left the Mil Cumbres penitentiary on Saturday, according to reports and a photo posted on X by journalist Azucena Uresti.
  • Meza was the lone person detained after entering the Palacio de Gobierno in November during protests over the killing of former mayor Carlos Manzo.
  • Prosecutors had imputed sabotage—linking him to trial hours after his booking—and 24 Horas also reports a damages count.
  • His criminal proceedings remain active, with the state prosecutor’s case still open despite his release, according to the latest coverage.
  • Videos shared on X alleging degrading treatment while he was in custody intensified public scrutiny, and an advocate credited coordinated pressure for the outcome.