Fix — Gabriel Ariza Y El Yunque

Gabriel Ariza has consistently and vehemently denied being a member of El Yunque. In public interviews, he has dismissed the accusations as a "left-wing smear campaign" designed to discredit Catholic politicians.

"Again," came the gravelly voice from the shadows. It was Old Man Mateo, the master smith. gabriel ariza y el yunque

La relación de Gabriel Ariza con —una sociedad secreta de carácter paramilitar y cristofascista que busca instaurar "el reino de Dios en la tierra" a través de la política— ha sido objeto de investigaciones y testimonios públicos: Gabriel Ariza has consistently and vehemently denied being

Ariza is a member of the National Action Party (PAN), the historically conservative party that broke the PRI’s 71-year hold on the presidency. Throughout his career, he has been known for his staunch opposition to abortion, same-sex marriage, and secular education—positions that align closely with the most traditionalist wings of the Catholic Church. It was Old Man Mateo, the master smith

Mateo tapped the anvil with a fingernail. Tink.

"Do you know the story of this anvil?" Mateo asked.

Ultimately, the Ariza-El Yunque connection is a perfect Rorschach test for Mexican politics: If you are secular and left-leaning, you see a shadowy operative. If you are a conservative Catholic, you see a pious man unjustly persecuted for his faith.