Mexico City Mayor slams release of vandals, citing 'protection of impunity'

Mexico City Mayor Alessandra Rojo de la Vega has strongly criticized the release of two individuals detained for vandalizing a building belonging to the Cuauhtémoc mayor's office. Rojo de la Vega asserted that authorities who intervene to prevent the law from being enforced are effectively protecting impunity.

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When from power intervention occurs so that the law is not applied, what is protected are no longer rights: impunity is protected.

"When from power intervention occurs so that the law is not applied, what is protected are no longer rights: impunity is protected," Rojo de la Vega stated in a social media post. She questioned the strong push to defend those who vandalized a historic property, emphasizing the building's status as a cultural heritage site.

The incident occurred during a protest commemorating the anniversary of the Moncada Barracks attack. While the initial gathering of about 20 people proceeded without incident, a smaller group broke off to spray-paint the facade of the mayor's office building. This structure is recognized by the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature as a cultural heritage property of artistic value.

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And then I ask myself: why so much effort to defend those who vandalized a historic property?

Following the vandalism, local police were instructed to detain the individuals responsible and present them to the Public Ministry. However, a commander from the Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security reportedly ordered their release without completing the legal proceedings for the damages caused. Rojo de la Vega expressed her disappointment, commending the police officers involved but lamenting the perceived abuse of power.

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Good job, Orion police officers. I applaud your actions. When crimes are committed in front of you, you should not pretend that 'nothing is happening'. I am very sorry that the abuse of power has made itself present.