Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

San Blas Mayor Who Bragged About ‘Stealing a Little’ from the City is Arrested for Domestic Violence

The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection of Nayarit has announced the arrest of Hilario Ramírez Villanueva, known as Layín, the former mayor of San Blas. Ramirez was apprehended for alleged acts of violence against his ex-partner and for threatening a State Police officer.

Arrested in Xalisco Municipality

The former mayor, aged 55, was detained in the municipality of Xalisco. According to the security agency, the charges against him include damage to property, home invasion, and threats against a State Police officer.

In November 2022, Layín was sentenced to two years . . .

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