Overview
- A video recorded at Parque Morelos’ underground parking shows Adriana N., a Celaya water utility employee, threatening a merchant with “a mí me cuesta dos mil pesos que te desaparezcan” during a dispute over his business.
- The footage circulated online on July 20–21, drawing widespread criticism and reviving local fears of forced disappearances given the region’s history of corruption.
- Jumapa de Celaya issued a statement that it would not tolerate violence or intimidation by any staff member and immediately opened an administrative investigation.
- Following a review of the evidence, the utility formally dismissed Adriana N. from her post while its probe into potential legal actions and internal failures continues.
- Residents and social media users have called for protections for citizens and greater transparency from local agencies in response to the incident.