Jose Luis Abarca

Jose Luis Abarca is a Mexican politician who served as the mayor of Iguala, Guerrero. His tenure became infamous after the 2014 mass kidnapping of 43 students by organized crime groups, which led to national and international outrage. It was revealed that Abarca and his wife were allegedly involved in obstructing investigations and colluding with criminal organizations. This scandal highlighted issues of corruption and the influence of drug cartels in local governments in Mexico, prompting calls for reform and greater transparency in political institutions.