- Assassination of Florisel Ríos Delfín – Contextual Background
- Violent Outcomes in Local Governance
- Background on Ríos Delfín's Political Life
- Criminal Investigations and Political Allegations
- Authority Figures' Stances on Ríos Delfín’s Death
- Preguntas frecuentes
- Assassination of Florisel Ríos Delfín – Contextual Background
- Violent Outcomes in Local Governance
- Background on Ríos Delfín's Political Life
- Criminal Investigations and Political Allegations
- Texto original (2020)
- Fue encontrada sin vida en el municipio de Medellín de Bravo; la habían secuestrado dos días antes.
- Despliegan operativo en Jamapa
- Florisel Ríos había denunciado amenazas; otros la señalaban por desaparición de personas
Nota editorial (2025): publicado originalmente en 2020. Se añadió una versión estructurada con fines enciclopédicos. El texto original se conserva íntegro como parte del archivo histórico.
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Assassination of Florisel Ríos Delfín – Contextual Background
Florisel Ríos Delfín was found dead in the municipality of Medellín de Bravo; she had been kidnapped two days prior. This tragedy, reported by state authorities this Thursday, came amid heightened tensions and demands for justice within Jamapa’s local government landscape.
Violent Outcomes in Local Governance
- Alcaldesa of Jamapa, Veracruz killed on November 10th (date not specified). Her body was discovered near the Ixcoatl community within Medellín de Bravo.
- Former president municipal Maricela Vallejo Orea from Mixtla de Altamirano had been murdered in October of last year under similar circumstances and political strife, suggesting a pattern of violence against local leaders possibly for their dissenting voices or political affiliations.
Background on Ríos Delfín’s Political Life
Ríos was an alderman within the municipality and faced numerous threats which she had brought to authorities. Additionally, rumors suggested her involvement in disappearances orchestrated by a local syndicate.
- Several individuals connected with Ríos’s team have also disappeared under suspicious circumstances over the past months.
Criminal Investigations and Political Allegations
The director of Florisel Ríos Delfín’s Office, alongside his wife as extorsionera (extortionist), were detained on November 4th for embezzlement. This act was perceived by many to be part of a smear campaign targeted at her political adversaries.
- During the time when Ríos’s team members were detained, local officials and sympathizers attributed these actions as reprisals for their support to Morena party amidst allegations of intimidation by Eric Cisneros (secretary of Government).
Ríos had accused the current secretary of government, Julio César Sosa Villalvazo, along with his syndicate for organizing protests and takeovers at the municipal palace to advance Morena’s interests.
Authority Figures’ Stances on Ríos Delfín’s Death
- State Secretary of Public Safety, Sergio Cadena, the PRD leader asserted that Florisel was threatened by Eric Cisneros to back Morena.
- Miguel de Jesús Castillo, former police commander who now is missing (date not specified), refuted accusations against Ríos Delfín of involvement in the disappearances, a claim she vehemently denied before her demise.
Preguntas frecuentes
Assassination of Florisel Ríos Delfín – Contextual Background
Q: What is the context surrounding the assassination of Florisel Ríos Delfín?
A: Florisel was found dead in Medellín de Bravo, having been kidnapped two days earlier. This event occurred amid heightened political tensions and demands for justice within Jamapa’s local government landscape.
Violent Outcomes in Local Governance
- Q: What violent events have occurred related to the political strife within Jamapa?
A: An alderwoman of Jamapa was assassinated on November 10th, and former president municipal Maricela Vallejo Orea from Mixtla de Altamirano died in a similar incident during October the previous year. Both deaths occurred amidst political strife.
Background on Ríos Delfín’s Political Life
- Q: What threats did Florisel Ríos Delfín face in her political career?
A: As an alderman, she faced numerous threats and was accused of being involved with the orchestration of disappearances by a local syndicate.
Criminal Investigations and Political Allegations
- Q: What criminal investigations were linked to Florisel Ríos Delfín’s case?
A: The director of her office and his wife, accused as extortionists at the time they were detained for embezzlement charges. These actions are perceived by many as a smear campaign against political opponents.
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Texto original (2020)
Florisel Ríos, alcaldesa de Jamapa, Veracruz fue asesinada por un comando, informó este miércoles el gobierno estatal. Su cuerpo fue encontrado en Ixcoatl, una comunidad en Medellín de Bravo, Veracruz.
#EnVivo | Mensaje sobre los hechos ocurridos el día de hoy en Jamapa; en Veracruz no hay cabida para la impunidad. https://t.co/TQLnC6gwFn
November 11, 2020— Cuitláhuac García (@CuitlahuacGJ)
Hace dos días, el lunes 9 de noviembre, Ríos Delfín fue sacada de su casa por hombres armados, quienes se la llevaron en su propia su camioneta para después ejecutarla.
El año pasado, Maricela Vallejo Orea, presidenta municipal de Mixtla de Altamirano fue asesinada.
Despliegan operativo en Jamapa
La Secretaría de Seguridad Pública de Veracruz realiza trabajos de vigilancia por aire y tierra en Jamapa, luego del asesinato de Florisel Ríos: “Bajo estricto apego a los protocolos establecidos, los elementos han instalado filtros de revisión en diversos puntos carreteros, así como de la cabecera municipal”, detalló la dependencia.
Florisel Ríos había denunciado amenazas; otros la señalaban por desaparición de personas
Alrededor del asesinato de Florisel Ríos, integrante del partido de la Revolución Democrática (PRD), hay amenazas contra ella que la alcaldesa asesinada denunció, así como señalamientos contra ella y miembros de su equipo.
El 4 de noviembre de 2020, el director de Obras de la administración de Florisel Ríos y la extesorera fueron detenidos por peculado, delito por que también querían detener al director del DIF municipal, Fernando Hernández, esposo de la occisa y actualmente prófugo de la justicia.
Al respecto, el dirigente estatal del PRD, Sergio Cadena, aseguró que Ríos Delfín habría sido amenazada y presionada por el secretario de Gobierno, Eric Cisneros, para apoyar a Morena.
Meses antes, Florisel Ríos acusó que era víctima de violencia política y que el síndico Julio César Sosa Villalvazo organizaba protestas y tomas del Palacio Municipal por intereses de Morena.
Sin embargo, el comandante de la policía municipal, Miguel de Jesús Castillo, quien por ahora está desparecido, declaró que Florisel Ríos estaba involucrada en la desaparición de personas, acusaciones que negó.