Mexico City Police Chief Resigns Amid Criticism Over Protester Arrests Danielle Haynes - UPI
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Jesus Rodriguez Almeida submitted his resignation from his post as police chief of Mexico City on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. (Cuartoscuto)

MEXICO CITY - Mexico City's chief of police resigned Friday amid criticism about how the department handled protests over the deaths of 43 students in September.

Public Security Secretary Jesus Rodriguez Almeida stepped down effective immediately, Mexico City Mayor Angel Mancera announced.

The move came after the city's police department came under fire for alleged abuse during demonstrations over the disappearance and apparent death of 43 college students in Guerrero state. Lawyers for 11 people who were arrested during the demonstrations had called for Almeida's resignation.

He didn't give a reason for stepping down.

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