The arrest of lawyer and activist Celia García Valdivieso in San Luis Potosí sparked criticism of the Municipal Police and raised questions regarding the conduct of the capital city’s authorities.
⭕According to reports shared by family members and human rights organizations, the incident occurred when Celia intervened during the detention of a young man who was leaving a religious event.
👉According to this account, the lawyer asked the municipal officers to explain the reason for the detention and to show the legal basis for the procedure.
⚠️Minutes later, she was also detained.
😡The National Network of Women Human Rights Defenders reported that Celia was held in isolation, without immediate access to legal counsel and without being clearly informed of the reasons for her arrest.
👉Hours later, the activist was released.
🤯After her release, Celia García stated that the young man’s backpack had been searched and that, allegedly, it contained only a Bible and a rosary.
💥The incident sparked outrage among activist groups and citizens, who allege potential excessive use of force and an arbitrary arrest.
🔻Municipal authorities have stated that police procedures will be reviewed and the case will be followed up on.
🧐But questions remain: Why was Celia García detained? What was the legal basis? Was her right to a defense respected? Was excessive force used? And who will be held accountable if the arrest is confirmed to be irregular?
💥The case also unfolds against a backdrop of growing concern regarding the treatment of critical voices, activists, and human rights defenders in San Luis Potosí.
🗣️Therefore, beyond official statements and promises to review protocols, what is being demanded is a public, transparent, and verifiable explanation.
👉Was this a lawful action by the Municipal Police, or an abuse of authority that requires investigation?
Source: mexicodailypost
