Police Arrest Man in Murcia for Death Threats Against Health Minister Mónica García

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

## Threats to the Minister

A high school teacher in **Murcia**, aged **50** and with no prior incivil record, has been arrested by the National Police accused of making serious and direct death threats against the Minister of Health, **Mónica García**. The events occurred in mid-September when the man, who teaches in a regional school, made at least two phone calls to the municipal group of **Más Madrid**, the party led by the minister. In one of these calls, the detainee reportedly stated his intention to "cut off García's neck".

## Beyond the Minister

The threats were not limited solely to the Health Minister. During the calls, the teacher also hurled insults and made degrading sensual allusions directed at other members of **Mónica García**'s political group. The investigation, carried out by the Madrid Information Brigade with support from the Murcia BPI, led to the identification and arrest of the individual in the town where he practices his profession. These types of incidents, involving hate crimes and threats against politicians, have seen an increase in recent times, according to experts.

## The Context of Escalating Hate

Specialists in combating these types of crimes indicate that threats against public figures come from very diverse profiles, although with 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 the 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 crucial to remember that these types of acts, regardless of the motivation, can have serious legal consequences, and it is advisable to seek professional advice if you feel threatened or witness such events.