Morena Initiates Sanctions Against Tenancingo Mayor Accused of Faking Kidnapping for Funds

Mexico's ruling party, Morena, has launched disciplinary action against Nancy Nápoles Pacheco, the municipal president of Tenancingo in the State of Mexico. The party's National Commission for Honesty and Justice has begun an ordinary sanctioning procedure against her, suspending her party rights.

Nápoles Pacheco is accused of orchestrating a false kidnapping on May 31st. The alleged motive was to justify a shortfall of 40 million pesos in public funds. Morena stated that her actions contravened the party's fundamental principles and ethical commitments, specifically those against lying, stealing, and betraying the people.

The party's National Executive Committee emphasized that the Commission for Honesty and Justice will evaluate the need for precautionary measures, ensuring due process and respecting the presumption of innocence for all involved. Morena reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for actions that violate the core principles of its movement.

Previously, Nápoles Pacheco had released a statement detailing her alleged abduction on May 31st and her subsequent report to the Specialized Prosecutor's Office to Combat Kidnapping on June 1st. She claimed to have provided all requested evidence and accused officials of discriminatory treatment and manipulation. She urged the head of the State of Mexico's Attorney General's Office to investigate her case and the actions of its personnel, asserting that political motives were behind attempts to discredit her.

Meanwhile, the State Prosecutor's Office announced the arrest of Christian 'N', Víctor Manuel 'N', and Karla Valeria 'N'. They are facing charges related to allegedly simulating the kidnapping of the municipal president to extort 40 million pesos in exchange for her supposed release.