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Michoacán Lawmakers Demand Action in Ángeles Esquivel Killing, Question Security Strategy

Citing 162 violent female deaths this year, legislators press for a gender‑focused investigation.

Overview

  • During a heated session, Congress members said the identity of the municipal transit officer accused in the Dec. 7 shooting was known from the outset, yet no detention has been publicly reported.
  • The Ayuntamiento of Zitácuaro stated the implicated officer was removed from duty, and municipal security is cooperating with the State Prosecutor’s Office as the Regional Fiscalía leads the probe.
  • Fabiola Alanís Sámano labeled the case a feminicidio and urged a professional investigation with a human‑rights and gender perspective, calling for full accountability.
  • Legislators cited statewide data showing 162 violent deaths of women in 2025, with 74 percent involving firearms, underscoring concerns about rising lethality.
  • Amid scrutiny of the month‑old Plan Michoacán, deputies proposed a plural legislative commission to monitor its results, while protesters in Zitácuaro recently burned a public Christmas tree to demand justice.