A video recorded by tourists in Puerto Vallarta shows the moment in which a traffic agent asks them for money to “pay them a visit” and avoid a fine. The tourists recorded the exchange while the agent was negotiating the amount of the bribe.
In the recording, the agent is seen in a patrol car, the tourists ask the amount to pay to be able to leave, and she asks them for 3 thousand pesos. Faced with the tourists’ insistence that they do not have the amount, the agent finally accepts two thousand pesos.
What was the exchange between the agent and the tourists?
In the video fragment (minute 0:32), the agent mentions: “Now, yes, to pay us a visit because what you are telling us is normal, but to pay us a visit -with three- I’ll get you two pesos right now, we really have it -throw them away before I change my mind.”
The recording has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for sanctions for the agent involved. However, so far, the exact date on which this video was recorded has not been confirmed, nor the identity of the officer.
What do the Puerto Vallarta authorities say?
Despite the dissemination of the video, as of the publication of this note, the municipality of Puerto Vallarta has not issued any statement on the matter. Tourists and citizens await a response to clarify the case and find out if there will be consequences for the agent involved.
This incident has sparked debate about corruption in the Puerto Vallarta transit force and the need for measures to ensure that both tourists and residents feel safe and respected by local authorities.
How to report a police assault?
If it is a physical assault by a police officer, you must go to a health center to have the injuries analyzed and a detailed report made. It is best to have a medical examination done 24 hours after the police assault.
It is always advisable to take photographs of the injuries in order to have physical evidence to prove it.
You should go to the Prosecutor’s Office or Police Station to report the police assault. File the complaint in writing or orally, however, it is always recommended to do so in writing. Once the complaint is finished, you must sign and request a copy
After filing the complaint, the investigation process of the accused will begin, which in this case will be the police officers, to analyze what was reported and proceed to stipulate a penalty.
Source: milenio
