The deputy of the National Action Party (PAN) of Tamaulipas, Vicente Verástegui Ostoswas located alive after being reported kidnapped.
The victim, who was also identified as the uncle of the renowned actor and activist Eduardo Verasteguiwas kidnapped in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas on Friday afternoon. State authorities confirmed that armed men deprived the official of his freedom at his “La Lupita” ranch.
A search operation was immediately implemented to locate the legislator, and the trail of armed men who arrived on motorcycles and a white vehicle was followed.
A helicopter with night vision and high technology joined the searchaccording to the newspaper El Universal. Local media revealed that the commando fired multiple shots before kidnapping the victim.
The news of the rescue generated great relief among his relatives. However, until now, Eduardo Verástegui has not commented on the matter, since his disappearance became known.
Confirmation that Verástegui Ostos was alive and in good condition came on the morning of October 12 from the Tamaulipas Security Spokesperson’s Office.
Although no details of the operation were given, the importance of cooperation between various agencies for the success of the rescue was recognized.
Who is Vicente Verástegui?
Vicente Verástegui Ostos has held several positions in politics, both local and federal, the most recent being sworn in on September 29 to join the 66th Legislature.
He is the brother of the former general secretary of the government and former candidate for governor, César “Truko” Verásteguiwho was given the candidacy that was originally for Francisco Javier Garcia Cabeza de Vaca, former governor of Tamaulipas, who is being investigated for several crimes.
He is also the brother of Alba Verástegui Ostos, councilor of the Ciudad Madero City Council, about whom there is not much information, but last year he disassociated himself from the Cabeza de Vaca, although he said that his brothers did have a relationship with them.
The Tamaulipas deputy is an agronomist. Before entering politics, the family’s forte was agriculture, mainly the production of sugar cane, which is why he was a representative of unions in that field, as reported by the newspaper. Millennium.
Political violence in Mexico
All of 2024, which was a year of important elections, recorded murders and kidnappings of politicians, candidates and even their families. These acts, for the most part, are also part of the growing insecurity produced by organized crime, which seeks to co-opt public servants and their agencies.
The bloodshed has been terrible, criminals operate in broad daylight, even with many people. This period saw an execution at a rally, with a candidate surrounded by supporters.
But one of the events that has caused the most shock is the murder of the mayor of Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Alejandro Arcoswho was decapitated and his head displayed on the roof of a truck inside which his body was.
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