Ex-Prosecutor Arrested for Mayor's Decapitation in Guerrero

The arrest of Germán Reyes highlights the deep entanglement of organized crime within local government in Mexico.

Mexican authorities arrested Germán Reyes, a former prosecutor and security chief, for the murder of Chilpancingo Mayor Alejandro Arcos.
Arcos was found decapitated in his truck shortly after taking office, a crime initially blamed on a local drug gang.
Reyes, a former military officer, is suspected of colluding with the gang responsible for the murder.
The arrest underscores the pervasive influence of criminal organizations over local officials in Guerrero.
Federal forces conducted the arrest, reflecting a lack of trust in state and local police capabilities.