Political impact
The two events, widely reported and reported on social networks, unleashed a wave of criticism towards the municipal authorities. Both official accounts and citizen publications pointed to the local administration as an alleged accomplice of the criminal group that operates in the region.
In response, the Morenista governor of Michoacán, Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, asked the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) to initiate an investigation against the municipal authorities of Coalcomán for their probable connection with the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG). Through his social networks, the governor condemned the promotion of violence in the state:
In Michoacán we condemn the apology of those who promote violence. Therefore we ask the @FGR thoroughly investigate the municipal authorities of Coalcomán for their probable connection with a criminal group.
— Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla (@ARBedolla)
December 28, 2024
Anavel Ávila’s position
Faced with the accusations, municipal president Anavel Ávila, 38, who assumed office for the period 2024-2027, denied having organized any type of tribute or celebration in honor of the CJNG leader. Through a statement, he assured that his administration acts in accordance with the law:
“As a popular representative, she said, “I have been and am vigilant that actions are taken under the law and under no circumstances would I participate in any situation of apology for crime,” said the Emecista.
Sheinbaum will comment on the matter
On tour in Nayarit this December 28, President Claudia Sheinbaum was questioned about the incident involving the municipal president of Coalcomán. Briefly, the president told the media that her position and political message will be announced on Monday, December 30, in her morning conference, the last of the year.
“We already discussed it on Monday… we already discussed it on Monday, thank you,” the president simply said aboard a van.
