### Parents Occupy School and Protest at FGE Over Sexual Abuse Case in Mexicali Preschool
In Mexicali, the escalating fallout from an alleged sexual abuse case involving a 3-year-old girl at Graciano Viniegra Kindergarten has triggered significant public outrage. The incident, which came to public light after the girl’s family shared their harrowing experience on social media, has led to widespread protests.
Last week, Dulce, a mother of one of the kindergarten students, posted an audio recording on social media capturing the distressing moment when the victim, referred to as Kim, resisted being examined due to the pain and fear from the reported assault. This recording swiftly went viral and drew the attention of officials from the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE).
On Tuesday, September 17, outraged family members and parents of other children at the school took drastic measures by occupying the Graciano Viniegra Kindergarten. They closed the institution’s gates and plastered the premises with signs demanding justice, showcasing slogans like, “Children must not be harmed” and “Justice now.” The protesters called for the punishment of those responsible and criticized the school’s management for allegedly attempting to cover up the incident rather than following proper protocol.
The protests didn’t stop at the preschool. Demonstrators extended their anger to the FGE headquarters in Río Nuevo, Mexicali, where the victim’s mother was summoned to give her statement. The collective of parents and family members accused the absence of the local governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, who was inaugurating a park elsewhere in the city, as an additional oversight by the authorities.
Parents suggested revealing the identity of the alleged perpetrator and demanded accountability from the school’s administrators for their failure to address the case promptly and effectively. Protesters claimed that school officials attempted to suppress information and discourage parents from joining the protest, exacerbating the community’s outrage.
### Secondary Article: Governor Marina del Pilar’s Response to the Protests
Following the public outcry and school occupation in Mexicali, Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda has come under fire for her lack of immediate response to the scandal affecting Graciano Viniegra Kindergarten. In the face of growing criticism, the Governor announced her plans to meet with parents and concerned parties to address their grievances directly.
In a recent statement, Governor Marina del Pilar reassured the public of her commitment to ensuring justice for the young victim and promised a comprehensive investigation into the matter. She also outlined measures to improve safety protocols in educational institutions across the region to prevent such incidents in the future.
The fallout from this case has put a spotlight on child safety and the mechanisms in place for responding to allegations of abuse within educational settings. As the investigation continues, the affected family and the community await concrete actions to safeguard the wellbeing of their children and hold the responsible parties accountable.