Police arrested in Mexico after riots over man's death

Police arrested in Mexico after riots over man's death
Roxanne Cooper
June 06, 2020Human Rights

Mexico City (AFP) - Three police officers have been arrested in the Mexican state of Jalisco over the death of a man taken into custody for allegedly breaking coronavirus restrictions, authorities said Friday.Among those placed under arrest over the death of 30-year-old Giovanni Lopez last month is a municipal police chief in Guadalajara and another middle-ranking officer, state prosecutor Gerardo Solis told reporters.The arrests follow riots in the state capital Guadalajara after protesters had gathered to demand justice over Lopez's death.At least 28 people were arrested after protesters set...

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