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Prosecutors Refute Reports of Antonio Balam’s Death

Regional authorities say he remains hospitalized in stable condition under police custody.

Overview

  • The Fiscalía Regional de Uruapan said on January 21 that Antonio C. Balam is alive, clinically stable, and scheduled for forearm surgery.
  • Officials stated he is under custody of the Policía Estatal as the case proceeds.
  • Earlier media reports had claimed Balam died following the January 4 shooting in Uruapan.
  • Balam, administrator of the local information page Patrullando tu Colonia, was attacked while riding a motorcycle in Colonia La Quinta.
  • A 17-year-old passerby was also wounded in the attack, and the state prosecutor’s office has an open investigation to determine the motive and responsibility.