Mexico in shock: gangsters admit having killed and burnt bodies of 43 students

Saturday, November 8th 2014 - 06:11 UTC

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The 43 teacher trainees missing since a Sept. 26 incident in the southern state of Guerrero involving gangsters and corrupt cops are dead, Mexican Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam said Friday, citing statements from three suspects in custody. Read full article

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ilsen
A tragic and sad state of affairs.
Nov 08th, 2014 - 01:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
I agree.
But why teachers? Perhaps their social (politics) training was seen as a threat to the drug cartels and corrupt agencies.
Nov 08th, 2014 - 03:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
Terrible thing to happen but why are none of us surprised?

Mexico wants to be like the other cesspit, Brazil, a First World country. It just underlines how far from reality both countries are.
Nov 08th, 2014 - 03:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
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The trainee-teachers had been involved in a peaceful protest. They got arrested.
The local politicians didn't like this 'dissent' and ordered the corrupt police to hand them over to the drug-cartels for 'disposal'.

Those politicians later went on the run....

A really ugly and sad story.
Nov 08th, 2014 - 04:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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mikey48
We heard of this here in the united kingdom on the news.It really does show that Mexico is a very very dangerous country,Can understand why many many mexicans are trying to escape to the USA.Mexico does seem to be in control of the drug cartels.Mexico is as dangerous as syria/and iraq..As seems the cartels run mexico,murdering student teachers because the govener told police to hand over for the killing and burning.Really do hope justice will prevail and all sentenced to long jail terms.Bad ass alround.
Nov 08th, 2014 - 09:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Briton
Its just sad, again more innocents are killed,

Mexico is fast heading downwards..
Nov 08th, 2014 - 09:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
Would just like to mention that there are many peaceful and safe areas in Mexico. Most of the violence is region specific. If you research it before you go, one can enjoy a very pleasant, safe and welcoming visit to Mexico.
I do, of course, agree with the sentiments regarding the tragic events and the many thousands of deaths there.
Nov 08th, 2014 - 10:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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