Security Official Arrested for Mayor's Murder in Mexico

Mexican authorities have arrested Germán Reyes, the security chief of Chilpancingo, in connection with the murder of Alejandro Arcos Catalán, the city's mayor, who was killed just days after taking office. Arcos, 43, was found decapitated in his pickup truck, an act attributed to ongoing turf wars between rival gangs Los Ardillos and Los Tlacos. Reyes, a retired military captain, denied any involvement, claiming he is a scapegoat in a politically motivated case. The arrest raises concerns about the infiltration of local security forces by organized crime, which has prompted widespread anger in Guerrero, a state plagued by violence and corruption. The murder underscores the escalating violence in Chilpancingo, where over 1,200 murders were reported in the first two weeks of President Sheinbaum's government. The investigation continues as local officials express support for the ongoing inquiries into Reyes' alleged collusion with criminal groups.