Suspects detained over the disappearances and slaughter of Ayotzinapa students claim they have been tortured by authorities. These allegations could affect their trial. A special envoy of the Inter-American Commission in Human Rights interviewed more than 16 of the 100 suspects in the case, and a relatively large group said they were mistreated or tortured following their arrest. If their rights were not respected, this could have a negative impact on the case, said Carlos Beristain of the IACHR.