Héctor "Teto" Murguía: The TT Interview
When Héctor “Teto” Murguía Lardizábal was sworn into office in October to lead the embattled Ciudad Juárez, many pondered why the businessman, who was at the helm of that city’s government from 2004 to 2007, wanted to again assume the city’s leadership, this time during one of its most violent episodes in history. Murguía said it was his love for his hometown and his belief that he could positively affect one of the world’s most violent cities. Ciudad Juárez has witnessed more than 8,150 murders since 2008.
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Alex Aguilar via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Julian, you did a fantastic job. Great interview!!!
Gigi Americas
If Juarez is so safe, and he loves his hometown, why does Héctor “Teto” Murguía Lardizábal live in El Paso, Texas in a gated community. Living outside the city where he is mayor is one thing, but in another country, that is stretching just a little. I for one would like to see him move back to Juarez and out of El Paso. He is enjoying all that Texas hospitality and benefits. Just a little fact he neglects to mention.