Jesús Murillo Karam
Jesús Murillo Karam is a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of Mexico from 2012 to 2015. He is best known for his role in the controversial investigation of the Ayotzinapa case, where 43 students disappeared in 2014. His handling of the case has drawn significant criticism, leading to accusations of negligence and cover-up. Murillo Karam's legacy is heavily tied to issues of accountability and transparency within Mexican law enforcement, and he has faced ongoing scrutiny from both the public and the media regarding his actions in high-profile cases involving human rights abuses.
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Jesús Murillo Karam's handling of the Ayotzinapa case is cited as a significant misstep during Peña Nieto's presidency.
¿El síndrome Peña Nieto ya contagia en Palacio Nacional?, escribe Juan Pablo Becerra-Acosta
Mexico· 2026-05-30
Jesús Murillo Karam is an ex-attorney general accused of forced disappearance and torture in the Ayotzinapa case.
La trama ruso-cubana del chino que se le escapó a MéxicoMexico· 2025-10-23
The former attorney general, Jesús Murillo Karam, has had his house arrest confirmed.
11 años | El UniversalMexico· 2025-09-26
Jesús Murillo Karam attempted to construct the official narrative regarding the disappearance of the students during Peña Nieto's presidency.
Los padres de los 43, ahora contra SheinbaumMexico· 2025-09-23
Jesús Murillo Karam based his historical narrative on the testimony of Reyes Landa regarding the students' fate.
Muertes ligadas a los grandes casos de MéxicoMexico· 2025-06-17
Jesús Murillo Karam was one of the favorite businessmen of the governors during his time.
Los pecados de Jesús Martínez y la multipropiedadMexico· 2025-05-07
Jesús Murillo Karam was mentioned in relation to a previous conference about the disappearance of 43 students.
“Esto no será Ayotzinapa, esto va en serio”; crónica de la primera conferencia de Gertz sobre TeuchitlánMexico· 2025-03-19
Jesús Murillo Karam's previous mistakes in the Ayotzinapa case are being referenced in relation to the current situation.
Teuchitlán revive en el gobierno la pesadilla de AyotzinapaMexico· 2025-03-18