Governor of Mexican state where students disappeared stands down

The governor of a Mexican state roiled by the disappearance of dozens of students that has sparked protests and embarrassed President Enrique Pena Nieto, bowed to pressure on Thursday and said he was standing down. Angel Aguirre, governor of Guerrero state in southwest Mexico, said he was taking a leave of absence. The move is the only option open to him given he cannot resign by law. His replacement will be chosen by the Guerrero state assembly.

Let it be clear that Angel Aguirre, even though he’s no longer in the job, will be ready to contribute to investigations to clear up the facts.

Party of the Democratic Revolution leader Carlos Navarrete

Aguirre, 58, a member of the leftist Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD), has faced sustained criticism since the disappearance of 43 students in the city of Iguala after clashes with police there the night of Sept. 26. Police suspected of being in league with local gangsters shot dead one of the students that night and abducted at least two dozen more, according to Mexico’s attorney general.

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