Joint Operation Achieves Recapture of the Exedil
In a coordinated deployment of forces, authorities from Chiapas successfully carried out the recapture of Enoch Díaz Pérez, former mayor of the municipality of Pueblo Nuevo Solistahuacán. The operation, carried out last night in said town in the Tzotzil region, involved elements of the state police, the National Guard and the Mexican Army. The arrest not only affected Díaz Pérez, but also his brother, Samuel Díaz Pérez, both indicated by the authorities as alleged leaders of a paramilitary cell identified as “Amigo Revolucionario No.7” or “Los Diablos”.
This fact marks a new chapter in a high-profile case. Enoch Díaz Pérez had previously been sentenced to 110 years in prison for his responsibility in the murder of five men in 2021. However, he was released on January 15, 2025 after benefiting from judicial protection. This resolution imposed the express restriction on him not to carry out political activities in his municipality of origin. His recapture occurs precisely due to the violation of this condition, having disobeyed the court order.
Context and Background of the Criminal Case
The origins of this conviction date back to a violent episode that occurred days before the 2021 electoral elections. At that time, Díaz Pérez was a candidate for the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD). He was directly linked to an armed attack on the Avellano Buenavista-La Cumbre highway section, an attack that resulted in the death of five people and left several injured.
The investigation found a key testimony in Elsa Estrada Sánchez, a survivor of the attack. Estrada Sánchez positively identified Enoch Díaz Pérez, his brothers Samuel and David, and his son Jordi, as the material authors of the ambush. While David remains imprisoned in the San Cristóbal de las Casas prison and Jordi remains a fugitive, the recapture of Enoch and Samuel closes a significant circle around this accused family group.
After the arrest, both individuals were transferred to the Cintalapa penitentiary center and placed at the disposal of a control judge to face the new legal processes derived from their recent arrest and the accusations for their alleged paramilitary leadership.
Implications for Safety and Community
The news of the recapture has generated mixed reactions in the community of Pueblo Nuevo Solistahuacán, where the memory of the 2021 massacre is still alive. This case highlights the complexities of the criminal justice system, where convicted figures can access legal remedies such as amparo, and underlines the importance of monitoring and surveillance for strict compliance with the conditions imposed by judges.
Analytically, the operation shows an effort by security corporations to act on local power structures associated with violence. The persistent activity of the targeted paramilitary group, even with its original leader imprisoned, suggests profound challenges in dismantling entrenched criminal networks. For the inhabitants of the region, this event represents a crucial point in the long search for justice and a reminder that the security situation in areas with the presence of illegal armed groups remains fragile and requires constant attention.
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