Fugitive Mexican politician wanted on organised crime charges held in Guatemala

The former governor of the Mexican state of Veracruz who is accused of running a corruption ring has been detained in Guatemala after six months on the run.

Fugitive Mexican politician wanted on organised crime charges held in Guatemala

The former governor of the Mexican state of Veracruz who is accused of running a corruption ring has been detained in Guatemala after six months on the run.

Javier Duarte was seen as a high-profile symbol of government corruption in his country.

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