Murcia teacher arrested for death threats against Spain's Health Minister

Police have arrested a high school teacher in Murcia, aged 50 with no incivil record, for making death threats against the Minister of Health, **Mónica García**, and other members of her party.

## Phone threats to the minister

A high school teacher from **Murcia**, aged **50** and with no prior incivil record, has been detained by the National Police accused of issuing serious and direct death threats against the Minister of Health, **Mónica García**. The incidents occurred in mid-September when the man, who teaches at a local center, made at least two phone calls to the municipal group of **Más Madrid**, the party led by the minister. In one of these communications, the suspect allegedly expressed his intention to "cut García's throat."

## Beyond the minister

The threats were not limited solely to the head of Health. During the calls, the teacher also hurled insults and made degrading sensual references directed at other members of **Mónica García**'s political group. The investigation, carried out by Madrid's Information Brigade with support from Murcia's BPI (Provincial Investigation Brigade), allowed authorities to identify and arrest the individual in the locality where he works. Experts note that such incidents, involving hate crimes and threats against politicians, have increased recently.

## Context of rising hate

Specialists in combating this type of crime point out that threats against public figures come from very diverse profiles, although there is a clear predominance of men. They emphasize the importance of detecting and neutralizing these threats quickly to prevent them from escalating into direct actions. An example of growing hostility occurred in October **2024**, when **Mónica García**'s car was vandalized by a neo-Nancy group, an incident in which those responsible were neither identified nor arrested. It is essential to remember that acts of this nature, regardless of motivation, can have serious legal consequences, and professional advice is recommended if one feels threatened or witnesses such events.