A businessman in the eye of the storm
Diego Guerrero Cruces, known as The Mexican, has become the focus of an investigation revealing a scandalous web of frauds that has affected hundreds of families and professionals in Spain. At 58 years old, this businessman has been described by those who know him as a con artist with a remarkable ability to manipulate and deceive.
In recent years, Guerrero has been linked to the closure of at least eight private schools operating under the Montessori system. The latest victim was the Montessori Village school in Alcalá de Henares, which closed its doors in January, leaving more than 50 children without schooling after months of financial problems and complaints of non-payments. This case is just one more in a series of bankruptcies that have affected educational centres associated with his business group.
Guerrero has developed a characteristic modus operandi: he approaches school owners, usually passionate educators or families seeking educational alternatives, offering his help to resolve financial problems. However, his intervention often culminates in the accumulation of unsustainable debts. According to testimonies collected by investigators, Guerrero promises to manage the centres in exchange for 60% of the capital and then leaves unpaid rents and payments to suppliers.
As the schools fall into insolvency, Guerrero progressively distances himself, leaving the educational institutions without resources. The complaints point not only to the Seed Education group —which now operates under the name Uniq Campus— but also to Scientia School, run by his brother Francisco Guerrero. Several linked centres have faced similar bankruptcies in various Spanish locations.
The victims recount how Guerrero collects between 15,000 and 40,000 euros per family under the promise of attractive economic returns for investors. However, once the initial investment is secured, a systematic process begins to drive the educational institution into financial ruin. This vicious cycle has left a devastating trail for both the families and educators involved.
As more details about Diego Guerrero's fraudulent operations emerge, a troubling question arises: how is it possible that an individual without pedagogical training or relevant experience has managed to establish such a business network? The answer seems to be related to his ability to manipulate situations and vulnerable people seeking alternative educational solutions.
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