A former United States Postal Service carrier has been convicted of unlawfully delaying and not delivering election mail in Puerto Rico.
María De Lourdes Martínez-Garriga, 34, was convicted on February 5, 2025, by a federal jury for violating the law.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Martínez-Garriga delayed four certified mail envelopes containing ballots for the 2022 Special Election for the District of San Juan on August 5, 11, and 15, 2022.
All affected voters confirmed that despite having requested early vote ballots from the Puerto Rico Elections Commission, they never received the Election Mail envelopes.
“Our democracy depends on the right of eligible voters to cast a ballot and to have that ballot counted. If voters do not receive their ballots, they cannot execute one of our fundamental rights as United States citizens — the right to vote,” said United States Attorney Muldrow.
“The U.S. Attorney’s Office along with our law enforcement partners will continue to protect this fundamental pillar of our society.”
Martínez-Garriga’s crimes carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison, and three other former U.S. Postal Service employees are also facing trial for similar charges.
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General is investigating the case with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, consistent with their mission to ensure efficiency, accountability, and integrity in the U.S. Postal Service.
Key Facts
- State: Puerto Rico
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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