Juan Andrés Vega, mayor of Taxco de Alarcón, released a video thanking Mexico's government for finding him and his father alive after they were deprived of liberty. Vega said he and his family are well, crediting his faith during tough times. He acknowledged President Claudia Sheinbaum, Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch, and Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado.
Juan Andrés Vega, mayor of Taxco de Alarcón, and his father Juan Vega Arredondo were deprived of liberty recently. The father was last seen on Saturday, April 11, when his vehicle was found abandoned in Acamixtla, east of Taxco. On Monday, April 13, the mayor went searching and lost contact with his family.
Authorities launched an operation with 500 security personnel across Guerrero, Mexico State, and Morelos. Involved were Sedena, Semar, FGR, and local agencies. Mexico State security personnel located them and took them to Iguala for medical evaluation, Omar García Harfuch reported.
In the video, Vega stated: “Today I can say with peace that my family and I are well.” He thanked Sheinbaum Pardo, García Harfuch, and Salgado Pineda, as well as the responsible work of security agencies. He also praised his team for serving residents and Taxco citizens for their concern.
García Harfuch indicated investigation into possible involvement by La Familia Michoacana. Two narcomantas reference alleged organized crime ties to the mayor.
