# Intimidation of Gioia Tauro Mayor > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/intimidation-of-gioia-tauro-mayor > Updated: 2026-09-10T12:13:23.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Simona Scarcella, the mayor of Gioia Tauro, has faced a series of intimidation attempts targeting her and her family. In December 2025, an incident occurred where Kalashnikov bullets and 9x21 caliber ammunition were discovered at her residence. This was followed in August 2026 by the delivery of an anonymous letter containing explicit death threats against her children and her pet. In response to these threats, Scarcella has criticized the Prefettura di Reggio Calabria for an insufficient response to her requests for protection. She has appealed directly to Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, demanding a police patrol near her residence to ensure her children's safety. To protest the lack of security, the mayor announced a hunger strike and a protest in front of the town hall. Local political figures have expressed solidarity, stating that state institutions must fulfill their responsibility to protect elected officials from violence. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Gioia Tauro Mayor announces hunger strike following family threats Gioia Tauro Mayor Simona Scarcella has announced a hunger strike and protest following threats involving bullets and messages targeting her family, citing insufficient protection from local authorities. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gioia-tauro-mayor-announces-hunger-strike-following-family-threats ### 2026-08-26: Gioia Tauro Mayor Simona Scarcella receives death threats The mayor of Gioia Tauro, Simona Scarcella, has reported grave anonymous death threats against her children and pet, following a previous incident involving the discovery of ammunition at her home. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gioia-tauro-mayor-simona-scarcella-receives-death-threats --- Cite as: Intimidation of Gioia Tauro Mayor. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/intimidation-of-gioia-tauro-mayor