Saxophonist María Elena Ríos disrupted an event led by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Oaxaca, creating a security breach and reigniting tensions over her demand for justice. Ríos stormed the stage to confront Governor Salomón Jara, accusing him of protecting her alleged attacker, former local deputy Juan Antonio Vera Carrizal. During her outburst, Ríos shouted, “Women in Oaxaca have no justice!” and accused the governor of defaming her and shielding her aggressor.
In a shocking breach of presidential security, Elena Ríos stormed the stage during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s event.
— Feminegra (@feminegra) January 24, 2025
She accused Gov. Salomón Jara of shielding her alleged attacker and hurled insults at the crowd, calling them “dogs of Salomón.”
Boos echoed as security… pic.twitter.com/dLwUlI4c5o
The protest highlights ongoing controversies involving Ríos, including her assault on Andrea Monserrat Ramos Gómez at Reforma Hospital in December 2024 and another reported attack on a relative of Vera Carrizal outside a hospital in southern Oaxaca on January 23, 2025.
#ÚltimaHora La saxofonista María Elena Ríos, vuelve a protagonizar una nueva agresión en otro hospital del sur de la Ciudad de #Oaxaca, acompañada de su hermana Silvia y dos guardaespaldas, lanza golpes contra una de las hijas de Juan Antonio Vera Carrizal.
— iOaxaca (@iOaxacamx) January 23, 2025
En días pasados… pic.twitter.com/sJtfVVPl4I
Images Show Vera Carrizal Under Armed Guard in Hospital
Authorities recently confirmed that Vera Carrizal remains hospitalized under armed guard, directly contradicting Ríos’ claims that he had fled. Images released show him receiving medical care, showing that he remains in state custody with access to healthcare. Officials have suggested his exact location is withheld to maintain law and order, given the mob-like atmosphere surrounding his case, evidenced by the two altercations outside the hospital.
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President Claudia Sheinbaum Addresses Elena Ríos Concerns
President Sheinbaum responded to Ríos’ protest by pledging that the Secretary for Women would follow up on her case. Governor Jara, meanwhile, emphasized that Vera Carrizal remains under strict police surveillance. However, critics continue to question how Ríos, who is under federal protection, managed to breach the president’s security at the event.
Grupo de mujeres encaran y corren en Oaxaca a María Elena Ríos, le dicen que "No las representa".
— OaxacaNewsMedia (@OaxacaNewsMedia) January 24, 2025
En un evento de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum, la enfrentan y le dicen que primero pague sus agresiones, y que la consecuencia de "sus actos" no tiene por qué pagarla el pueblo,… pic.twitter.com/a4bTE1kMQy
A group of women confronted and chased Elena Ríos during an event for President Claudia Sheinbaum in Oaxaca. They accused Ríos of failing to represent them and demanded accountability for her actions. The women told Ríos to take responsibility for her alleged aggression, insisting that the public should not bear the financial burden of the millions of pesos she has received as “damage reparations.” The confrontation exposes growing tensions over her controversial behavior and public image.
The protest, coupled with Ríos’ controversial actions, has divided public opinion. While her demands for justice resonate with many, her recent behavior and allegations of violence against others have drawn scrutiny. The incident underscores broader issues of selective justice and the challenges of maintaining order while addressing the grievances of victims.
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