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4 suspects arrested in connection with the LeBarón massacre

The LeBarón family is set to meet with President López Obrador tomorrow

Today, the LeBarón family protested against crime and violence in Mexico - Photo: Christian Chavez/AP

English | 01-12-19 | 14:37 | Newsroom | Actualizada | 01-12-19 | 14:37 |

Redacción El Universal

According to a statement released by Mexico's Attorney General , authorities arrested three suspects linked to the massacre of nine members of the LeBarón family , a breakaway Mormon community that settled in Mexico over 100 years ago, earlier today.

Sobre los homicidios cometidos contra la familia LeBarón #FGRInforma. El #EjércitoMexicano y la #PFM detuvieron el mes pasado a un presunto participante en los hechos, logrando el arraigo del individuo y obteniendo pruebas que se han estado periciando. https://t.co/xDHbh8E6Ht pic.twitter.com/OabSE2bkuV
— FGR México (@FGRMexico) December 1, 2019

Last month, federal authorities arrested a man in relation to the massacre of three women and six children in Bavispe , Sonora .

The statement explains that authorities have obtained essential information and evidence in regards to the case.

The statement issued by the Attorney General's Office adds that FBI agents have been involved in the investigations .

De conformidad con los convenios y solicitudes de colaboración gestionadas por @SRE_mx, miembros de @FBI junto con funcionarios y Agentes de la #PFM, participan en las indagaciones. Las aportaciones del #FBI se considerarán en actuaciones ministeriales a cargo de la propia #FGR
— FGR México (@FGRMexico) December 1, 2019

Nevertheless, Julián LeBarón, who participated in a demonstration against violence in Mexico today, said he hasn't been informed about the arrests made earlier today and expects to receive more information tomorrow, as he and the LeBarón family will meet with President López Obrador tomorrow.