Jose Antonio Yepez Ortizbetter known as “The Marro”who was the leader and founder of the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel (CSRL) left the maximum security prison El Altiplano, located in the State of Mexico, to be transferred to another prison, considered one of the “toughest” in Mexico, which is located in the state of Durango.
A Black Hawk helicopter arrived at the Altiplano. In the maximum security prison there were elements of the National Guard (GN) and the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena), who guarded the criminal leader until the aircraft that would take him to what will be his new home.
The name of the capo became a trending topic on social media after leaving the Altiplano and speculation did not stop. The truth is that the authorities only confirmed the transfer to another prison, but They did not explain why the decision was made..
According to the newspaper El Universal, “El Marro” had requested an injunction alleged acts of torture against him inside the maximum security prison, but apparently a judge had rejected it.
THEY TAKE THE MARRO OUT OF THE ALTIPLANO
This morning dozens of elements of the Army @SEDENAmx and @GN_MEXICO_ arrived at the maximum security prison in @Edomex
Minutes later a GN Black Hawk helicopter landed.
They took José A Yepez, leader of the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel, with them. pic.twitter.com/quHVzsgqrV— Carlos Jiménez (@c4jimenez) July 19, 2024
What is the Durango prison like?
In March 2014, the Mexican government inaugurated the Federal Penitentiary Complex CPS DURANGO, stating in a statement that it “has cutting-edge equipment for the classification, control and surveillance of inmates, as well as trained personnel for the operation and custody of detainees.”
It was announced that it would have space for 2,500 inmates, as well as social work services, psychology, educational area, workshops, work activities, food service, medical center, hydraulic and sanitary systems and installations, as well as laundry service.
But beyond what is offered in this prison located in the municipality of Gómez Palacio, The facilities are somewhat reminiscent of Nayib Bukele’s controversial prison in El SalvadorThe cells have a bed, sink, bathroom, desk, bench and stainless steel shelf.
In each module there are 24 cells, solitary, Inmates cannot live with the rest of the population and are monitored by more than 50 cameras and 12 watchtowers.
Due to its structure and conditions, the prison was ideal for being the home of people who caused great harm to society, such as kidnappers, It is considered one of the “toughest” prisons, as suicide attempts are frequent there..
“El Marro” and the CSRL
“El Marro” is the leader and founder of the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, a criminal organization whose forte is the theft of hydrocarbons (known as huachicoleo) and operated in the state of Guanajuato. It is also dedicated to kidnapping, extortion and drug trafficking.
The criminal leader was arrested on August 2, 2020 during a joint operation in the municipality of Juventino Rosas, in which the rescue of a businesswoman who the CSRL was holding hostage in a property in the municipality of Apaseo El Alto, in Guanajuato, was achieved.
At the moment, Yépez Ortiz faces a 60-year prison sentence for the kidnapping of the businesswoman, in addition to various criminal proceedings for hydrocarbon theft, drug trafficking and organized crime.
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