Mexico president to order release of fed

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Thursday that he will soon sign a decree to release thousands of federal prisoners under certain conditions.

Which prisoners will be freed under the order? The order would apply to federal prisoners who were victims of torture. These individuals would be released by September 15.

The decree would also liberate prisoners aged 75 and older who have not committed serious crimes, along with inmates over 65 with chronic illnesses who have not committed grave offenses.