On Sunday, April 12th, the agent elections in some municipalities of Veracruz concluded at 6:00 PM. According to authorities, the elections were held in a calm and democratic atmosphere. Santos Álvarez de Dios, the Director of Governance for the Medellín de Bravo City Council, Veracruz, was accused of allegedly threatening Guillermo Herrada Jiménez, a former mayoral candidate for the Citizen Movement Movement, during a confrontation. Why did Santos Álvarez and Guillermo Herrada clash in Medellín de Bravo, Veracruz? The incident occurred on April 10th, when Herrada Jiménez confronted the municipal official over alleged irregularities related to proselytizing activities in the context of the municipal agent election. As documented in a live broadcast shared on social media, the former candidate questioned the presence of city council officials in various localities. During the exchange, which also included councilor Keren Rangel, the intervention of the mayor was demanded to clarify the deployment of local government personnel. The discussion unfolded with chants and complaints on the streets of the El Tejar locality. In the shared video, Santos Álvarez de Dios is heard making a statement interpreted as a direct threat against Guillermo Herrada Jiménez. The phrase was uttered during the altercation and was captured on the recording. After that moment, the confrontation continued as Herrada Jiménez questioned the official and requested the mayor's presence to address the situation. The exchange took place in public and was witnessed by people present. So far, there has been no official statement from municipal or state authorities regarding the incident. The results will be announced in the coming hours.
