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Prosecutors Advance Three Child Sex Abuse Cases in Michoacán and Sonora

Judges ordered preventive detention in two prosecutions, with a third suspect awaiting a ruling after arrest.

Overview

  • Iván Arturo “N” was bound over to prosecution in Apatzingán for alleged sexual abuse of his 9-year-old daughter, and a judge imposed preventive detention and set a one‑month deadline to close the complementary investigation.
  • Apolinar “N” was arrested in Coeneo on an order for possible aggravated rape and sexual abuse of an 11-year-old reported on October 19, 2023, and he was presented to a judge who will determine his legal status in the coming days.
  • Luis Fernando “N”, 45, was bound over to prosecution in Cananea for aggravated sexual abuse of his 12-year-old stepdaughter, and the court ordered preventive detention after his arrest.
  • Investigators in Sonora reported alleged incidents in Cananea occurring first in August 2024 and again on September 30, 2025.
  • State prosecutors in Michoacán and Sonora stated that investigations continue and reiterated their commitment to pursue crimes against children.