Ex-Mayor of Capital Questioned on Massacre

Prosecutors grilled an 80-year-old former Mexico City mayor about his alleged involvement in the deaths of more than 30 students in 1971, part of the country’s effort to come to terms with violence in its past.

At a heavily guarded hospital in the northern city of Monterrey, former Mayor Alfonso Martinez Dominguez sat in a wheelchair as officials read 95 questions. He invoked his right to remain silent.

Martinez was removed as mayor shortly after police violently broke up a June 10, 1971, march, and has said he was not responsible for the deaths. Prosecutors said Martinez has 30 days to respond to the questions.