Telchac Puerto, Yucatán — The security force in Telchac Puerto is facing one of its worst crises during peak vacation season. Nine officers from the Municipal Police resigned en masse after Mayor Alfonso Núñez allegedly ordered the release of a young man detained for driving at excessive speed and without license plates.
According to the agents, the motorcyclist not only violated traffic regulations but also insulted them and mocked the police force, claiming protection due to his mother's alleged closeness to the municipal president. An incident that in other contexts might have ended with a simple fine escalated into a political and social scandal.
The port town, which hosts hundreds of visitors this time of year, is now left virtually without a police force at a crucial moment. The officers' decision to resign in defense of their dignity highlights the fragility of local institutions when political interests override justice.
Meanwhile, the silence of Mayor Alfonso Núñez is deafening. Citizens, who demand order and respect for the law, are watching with concern as trust in the authorities erodes. The case not only exposes a security problem but also the perception of impunity that so deeply harms communities.
In Telchac Puerto, the question hanging in the air is clear: who truly protects the citizens when politics interferes with the enforcement of the law?
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