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Recovering Autodefensas Leader Dr. Mireles returns to Michoacán
Monday, February 24, 2014 11:37
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Chivis Martinez for Borderland Beat
Dr. Manuel Mireles, founder of the autodefensas in Michoacán, has returned to his city of Tepalcatepec this morning shortly before 9 AM. He has arrived to the city, will meet with autodefensas coordinators and attend the autodefensas anniversary celebration that will be held at 9PM this evening.
Yesterday Dr Mireles released a 9 minutes video, in which he appeared much healthier, determined and strong. He also sounded much like the person people came to admire for his leadership before the January 4th plane accident that left him partially paralyzed and critically injured.
Last week he completed his intermediary therapy of 4 weeks, and on Thursday he underwent an extensive evaluation to determine if therapy would continue. It was determined that he will continue the therapy for another 2 weeks.
In the video he stresses the need to continue the fight against organized crime, until the cartel is dismantled and leaders captured. He also says that the government structures must also be cleaned or corruption or the mode of death and impunity will continue.
“A year ago we took up in arms, my congratulations to my colleagues, today should be a day of dignity, let us feel proud of having started this fight, we are an example of courage and dignity”
Dr. Mireles said autodefensas groups have achieved cleared Templarios from at least 20 municipalities in Michoacán . He mentioned the communities of La Ruana, Buenavista, outspoken criticism Coalcomán, Hawk, Aquila, Chinicuila, Coahuayana, Tancítaro, Los Reyes, Peribán, Churumuco, La Huacana, San Juan Nuevo, Ario de Rosales, Apatzingán Parácuaro, New Italy, Lombardy, Tocumbo and Yurécuaro plus tenure Calzontzin in Uruapan.
“In the villages we've cleaned, now disspaeared; kidnappings payment of tax (extortion piso) , rapes of women and executions,” he continued, “We will advance to support the people who have been violated and humiliated. And continue to insist that corrupt government institutions and partner of organized crime to be cleaned so that people can gradually regain confidence in the government. “
Source: http://www.borderlandbeat.com/2014/02/recovering-autodefensas-leader-dr.html
