Allegations brought against state police.

The Mexicali chair of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI in Spanish, said the state attempts to influence voters during the midterm elections of June 5 through public benefit programs and the state police department.

PRI Local Chair Ricardo Aguilera said he has received “trustworthy information” regarding the intention to send state police officers to benefit the ruling National Action Party, or PAN in Spanish.

He went on to say this is not a new issue given three years ago there were “clear indications” of state police officers operations.

Aguilera said law enforcement agents’ alleged task is to intimidate voters and volunteers from political parties other than PAN.

“They have a more powerful reason this time as the state Secretary of Public Safety Daniel De La Rosa’s brother is running for the assembly in Mexicali Valley,” he said.

Aguilera said too that state agencies are delivering groceries and construction items to potential voters in order to favor the PAN.

“In democracy, when the government interferes and benefits, one side of elections can get contaminated,” he said. “The state Preventive Police Department must not intervene or forbid voting next June 5.”

In a press release, the secretary denied any wrongdoing.

The agency underlined the fact that several days ago an agreement was signed with leaders from the State Electoral Institute to provide election authorities all public safety resources to attend any request.

“The goal for all authorities is to work for a tranquil and transparent election,” the agency said.

Any reports can be made at the police hotline 066.

The Safety Coordinating State Group is composed by federal, military, state, and local police agencies.

Aguilera said his party is ready to detect and report any anomalies during Election Day.