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Torreón Protests Mount as 'Papayita' Death Shifts to Homicide Investigation

State prosecutors report no forensic indication so far that his drink was tampered with, with security video and autopsy results pending.

Overview

  • Carlos Gurrola, 47, died on September 18 after 19 days in IMSS care following a workplace health emergency on August 30.
  • Family and witnesses allege coworkers adulterated his beverage with degreaser and had subjected him to harassment, allegations that remain under investigation.
  • The Fiscalía de Coahuila says the case is now handled by the homicide unit and, to date, has found no indication that a corrosive substance was intentionally added.
  • H‑E‑B and subcontractor Multiservicios Rocasa deny workplace bullying, say they are cooperating, and agreed to provide surveillance footage and meet with relatives and prosecutors.
  • Demonstrators marched to the H‑E‑B store demanding justice and access to videos, one person has been reported detained, and President Claudia Sheinbaum said the federal security cabinet is monitoring the case.