Nancy Nápoles, mayor of Tenancingo in the State of Mexico, publicly denounced what she describes as gender-based political violence by the local Prosecutor’s Office following accusations that she staged her own kidnapping.

In an interview on Ciro Gómez Leyva’s program on Grupo Fórmula, Nápoles recounted that on the night of Sunday, May 31, she was forcibly taken outside her home and held against her will for just over an hour. Despite this, the State Prosecutor’s Office has shifted the narrative, now investigating her for allegedly fabricating the kidnapping.

“I went from being the victim to being accused of committing this crime… I am a woman of values and principles… I call this political persecution… gender-based political violence at its highest level,” she said. She also requested that the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (FGR) take over the investigation, emphasizing the political nature of the accusations.

Adding to the controversy, Nápoles denied allegations of embezzling 40 million pesos from the municipality’s funds. She clarified that the money remains in the municipal accounts and that the 40 million pesos reportedly demanded as ransom were never paid.

“There is no embezzlement… the money is in the municipality,” she asserted.

Regarding her political rights, Nápoles mentioned that Morena has suspended them but said she has yet to receive official confirmation despite speaking with Ariadna Montiel about the matter.

She also addressed rumors about her husband, confirming he has cooperated with authorities and is not a fugitive. Instead, she pointed out that the person who is currently on the run is her sister’s former partner.

This case highlights ongoing challenges faced by women in politics in Mexico, where accusations and legal pressures can sometimes be used as tools of political harassment. Nápoles’ call for federal intervention underscores the need for impartial investigations, especially when gender-based violence intersects with political conflict.