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Ex-President Cleared of Genocide Charges

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From Times Wire Reports

A judge cleared former Mexican President Luis Echeverria of genocide charges for his role in a 1968 massacre because the statute of limitations had expired.

Echeverria, who was president from 1970 to 1976, was charged with genocide a week ago and placed under house arrest. He was interior minister when security forces stormed a student rally in Mexico City on Oct. 2, 1968, days before the Summer Olympics began.

Defense lawyer Juan Velasquez said he expected a special prosecutor to appeal, but predicted the ruling would end efforts to try Echeverria, 84.

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