Overview

• Carlos Gurrola, 47, died on September 18 at IMSS Clínica 71 after suffering severe internal burns from ingesting a toxic liquid at work on August 30.
• Family members and media report that coworkers allegedly put a degreaser in his electrolyte bottle as a prank following persistent bullying, including thefts and damage to his bicycle.
• The Coahuila prosecutor’s office requested HEB Senderos security video and took witness statements, and officials indicated the bottle appears to have contained chemicals previously.
• Relatives say a coworker discarded the contaminated bottle, complicating the case, and authorities have not announced arrests or filed charges.
• HEB stated Gurrola worked for the cleaning contractor Multiservicios Rocasa, and the death has triggered public outcry and a Facebook campaign demanding justice, with the funeral held on September 19.