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The tragedy has provoked a huge reaction from the public The chief of police in Mexico City has resigned, amid criticism of a botched nightclub raid in which 12 people died. The capital's mayor, Marcelo Ebrard, said the resignation of Joel Ortega was the first step in a plan to reconstruct the city's police force. The move came after a rights body accused officers of rampant misconduct during the operation, on 20 June. The raid at the News Divine club led to a stampede in which nine clubbers and three police were killed. Police blocked exits as they sought underage drinkers at the club. The officer who led the raid has been charged with 12 counts of murder. He allegedly failed to give orders for people to be let out of the club. Dozens more officials and police agents have been charged with lesser offences, amid widespread... [read full story]
