PSUV ex-councilman's death in custody in Anaco denounced: had reported corruption in the Mayor's Office
The former councilman of Anaco, José Manuel García Sabino, died this Saturday night, May 9, while he was held in the cells of the Municipal Police of Anaco, in the state of Anzoátegui, as denounced by lawyer Zair Mundaray on his social media.
TL;DR
- Former Anaco councilman José Manuel García Sabino, a member of PSUV, died on May 9 while detained at the Municipal Police of Anaco.
- Lawyer Zair Mundaray denounced the death, calling it a "state crime" and alleging persecution after García Sabino reported alleged corruption.
- Mundaray stated that Mayor Jesús Ríos and councilmen Edgar Torres and Jean Caraballo orchestrated a persecution and false charges against García Sabino.
- The Democratic Unity Platform (PUD) in Anaco expressed concern and demanded an independent investigation.
- Political figures from La Causa R, Voluntad Popular, and Acción Democrática en Resistencia have called for clarification of the circumstances surrounding his death.