A funeral wreath was left at the home of Paola Gárate, a PRI deputy in Culiacán, Sinaloa, according to reports from multiple local media outlets. The incident has sparked condemnation from party leaders and local officials, who describe the act as a direct threat and an attempt at political intimidation.
Political Fallout and Accusations
Following the discovery of the wreath at Gárate’s residence, the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) has demanded formal sanctions against those responsible. According to reports from El Financiero, Alejandro Moreno, the PRI leader known as “Alito,” explicitly held the Morena party responsible for the threat.
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The PRI’s reaction emphasizes a demand for legal consequences, as the party views the placement of the funeral arrangement as a targeted act of aggression against one of its deputies in Sinaloa, according to Milenio.
Local Government Response
The act of intimidation also drew criticism from local government representatives in Culiacán. According to Ríodoce, Regidora Maribel Chollet issued a statement condemning the event, labeling the placement of the wreath at Gárate’s home as a clear act of intimidation.
Reports from El Universal and Cafe Negro Portal confirm the location of the incident as the deputy’s private residence in Culiacán, though no specific suspects have been named in the provided reports.
