Army Soldier Held for Minor’s Rape in Cozumel

Cozumel, Q.R. — The alleged rape of a minor by an active-duty member of the Mexican Army has resulted in a disturbance outside the facilities of the Military Garrison. The State Attorney General's Office (FGE) reported that, in close collaboration with the Mexican Army, Air Force, National Guard, and the Cozumel municipality, a male identified as Jairo "N", an active element of the Defense department, was detained for his possible connection to the events following allegations of potential acts of sexual abuse.

The victim, a female minor whose identity is protected, was allegedly aggrieved. The detention of Jairo "N", which also involved elements of the Cozumel Directorate of Citizen Security, occurred yesterday when the victim was selling snacks in the Centro neighborhood.

According to investigations by the Investigative Police, the subject allegedly approached the victim at some point. The victim subsequently notified her family members to tell them that she was being followed.

The minor received timely medical attention and underwent corresponding studies to determine the type of offense committed. Support is also being provided by institutions such as the DIF System and the Geavig to follow up with the victim.

After the corresponding procedures were completed, Jairo "N" was detained and turned over to the Public Prosecutor's Office. His legal status will be determined within the corresponding legal term.

Through these actions, the State Attorney General's Office states that its commitment is to the population and it is adhering to the law without any distinction to guarantee justice.

In the early hours of Sunday morning, a mob of outraged people gathered outside the facilities of the Military Garrison and threw stones at the building.