Politics · Mexico · 2 hrs ago
Jalisco Governor Admits Police Used Excessive Force at Guadalajara Protest
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus addressed a police operation at a protest in Guadalajara outside Casa Jalisco on October 11.
He said the operation had serious failings, including excessive force and unjustified arrests.
People detained during the protest were released on October 13, and the state prosecutor was asked to review each case and the available evidence.
Officers accused of excesses have been identified, and the state plans to investigate them and review police training, procedures and oversight with the state human rights commission.
The protest began over water quality in metropolitan Guadalajara, an area with more than five million residents.
Lemus announced a plan to improve water quality and strengthen water infrastructure, with details expected from the state government.
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus acknowledged that police used excessive force and made unjust arrests during an October 11 protest in Guadalajara.
He said the police operation had serious deficiencies and that he took responsibility for it.
The state is investigating officers and reviewing police protocols, training and oversight.
People detained during the protest were released on October 13.
The protest was prompted by concerns about water quality in the Guadalajara metropolitan area.
- Who
- Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus and state police officers. The protest involved demonstrators in Guadalajara.
- What
- Lemus acknowledged excessive police force and unjust arrests during the protest. The state is investigating officers and reviewing its policing procedures.
- When
- The protest took place on Sunday, October 11. Detainees were released on October 13.
- Where
- In front of Casa Jalisco in Guadalajara, Jalisco.
- Why
- The protest was prompted by concerns about water quality in the Guadalajara metropolitan area.
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Demonstrators protested in front of Casa Jalisco over water quality in the Guadalajara metropolitan area.
People detained during the protest were released.
- Protest date
- Sunday, October 11
- Protest location
- In front of Casa Jalisco, Guadalajara
- Detentions
- Detainees were released on October 13
- Governor
- Pablo Lemus
- Water concern
- Quality of water in the Guadalajara metropolitan area
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There was excessive use of force and there were unjust arrests
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