Overview
- Federal sources said Saturday that the 78-year-old was moved from house arrest in Lomas de Chapultepec to a private hospital after a stroke.
- La Jornada reported Sunday he remains in intensive care at a south Mexico City clinic with a delicate condition and ongoing neurological tests, with no official hospital or family statement yet.
- He is under National Guard custody during treatment due to his status as a defendant under court-ordered confinement.
- Courts granted home confinement in April 2024 because of chronic illnesses that include COPD, hypertension, prior cerebrovascular issues, and past carotid surgery.
- He faces two Ayotzinapa-related cases that allege forced disappearance, torture, and obstruction, and prosecutors have sought cumulative penalties of up to 82 years.