By Lucio R. Borderland Beat
Read Valor’s post by linking here for back story
Although the government was quick to pronounce there were no shots fired and no conflict in the arrest of Semei Verdia, testimony and photos taken by citizens tell a different story.
The sheer number of soldiers, including the Marina, Federal Police. and Army, hundreds of elements, was a tip off they were there to take Semei Verdia, no matter the amount of collateral damage.
Reports coming from Aquila; The unarmed community formed a roadblock when they realized Semei had been arrested. They initiated dialog with the Marina, demanding the soldiers allow their leader to go free. the response was for soldiers to open fire, killing at least two, including a child, and injuring at least 4 other children (reported ages 4, 6, 9, 12, 15).
It appears another extrajudicial event has occurred.
Soldiers opened fire everywhere, people reported bullets entering their homes, all of the killed and injured were reported as being in their homes when shot. Two other adults injured, one seriously another, a woman visiting the home was injured when a bullet grazed her head.
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| Edilberto Reyes 12 years old, died from his injuries |
Semei Verdia has been one of Dr. Mireles’ greatest proponents, and has come under attack twice in the past year, attacks that resulted in deaths of members of his autodefensa group, known as the “coastal autodefensas”, and regarded as “genuine” autodefensas. Semei is a humble man whose sole interest is that of ensuring safety and peace for his indigenous community.
He is not a murderer, drug trafficker, he is not Chapo Guzman, but hundreds of soldiers were needed for his “capture”.
In what is reminiscent of the arrest of Dr. Mireles, Semei appears to have been set up. He was called to review the delivery of armored vehicles by the government, the Fuerza Rurales were to also attend the meeting. He was arrested on the spot.
No Rurales were in sight.
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