Minister of Economy Resigns/Attack on Guerrero

Tatiana Clouthier resigns. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced that Minister of Economy Tatiana Clouthier presented her resignation this morning. The president explained that although he would have liked Clouthier to continue being Minister, he respects her decision. “I want to inform you that I received a letter from Clouthier informing me that she wishes to leave the government. We respect her decision.”

Clouthier became Minister of Economy in January 2021, replacing Graciela Márquez who later became President of the National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics (INEGI). Clouthier was part of the USMCA trade talks with the US, Canada (USMCA) and Mexico.

Attack on Guerrero. Deputy Minister of Security Ricardo Mejia reported 20 people dead from yesterday´s attack in San Miguel Totolapan. The deputy explained that the attack occurred due to a dispute between the criminal group Los Tequileros.

"According to information from the entity's Justice Prosecutor's Office, among the victims was the mayor of that municipality, Conrado Mendoza, and his father, Juan Mendoza.”

Yesterday, members of the Los Tequileros group attacked the municipal building and various homes in San Miguel Totolapan. Mayor Mendoza and and his father former mayor Juan Mendoza belonged to the PRD party. So far, the motives for the attack are unclear. However, Los Tequileros had previously circulated a video announcing that they were back and that they would take control of the municipality so that they would not be kicked out again.

Feminicide of Debanhi Escobar. Deputy Minister of Security Ricardo Mejia announced that after the femicide case of Debanhi Escobar was handed over to Mexico´s Attorney General (FGR), it was decided that it would be investigated by the Specialized Prosecutor for Violence against Women. “

On April 21, the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) reported that a body rescued from a water tank in Nuevo León matched the description of Escobar, the 18-year-old girl who disappeared on April 9. The entire investigation into the case was accused of being full of inconsistencies by state authorities. Consequently, the government decided to take the case to the FGR, with the aim of guaranteeing that in-depth information is received to hold the perpetrators accountable and provide justice.