Sunday, February 03, 2013
Mexican Vigilantes/Banditos Fight back Against Drug Gangs
Vigilantes who have taken up arms against drug gangs and criminals in
the southern state of Guerrero announced Thursday that they would hold
trials for 50 men and 3 women whom they had detained in improvised
jails. The detainees are accused of offenses like kidnapping, extortion
and taking part in organized crime.
Villagers set up armed patrols and
roadblocks in the township of Ayutla de los Libres almost one month ago
to defend themselves against crime, saying the authorities had failed to
ensure peace and safety. So far, the state government has tolerated but
not formally recognized the self-defense squads. Bruno Plácido, the
leader of the vigilantes’ movement, said the detainees would be given a
trial by an assembly of villagers, possibly beginning next
week.
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