Last Thursday, April 24, a video went viral on social media showing a U.S. woman expelling Mexican citizens from San Pancho Beach, located in Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit. The incident sparked outrage online and prompted a swift response from municipal authorities.
According to initial reports, the woman claimed the Mexicans were trespassing on private property. The video shows the foreigner berating a group of people on the beach, accompanied by her husband, after one of the people left a drink on the sand. Without warning, the woman kicked the drink and began an argument, claiming they were in a private area.
During the altercation, the woman can be heard saying, “I have cameras that show the neighborhood. I have cameras. So I see the police coming all the time. So, yeah, be careful.” Those involved began recording her, resulting in the incident’s widespread dissemination on social media.
Faced with public pressure, the mayor of Bahía de Banderas, Héctor Javier Santana García, issued a statement announcing the imposition of a $150,000 peso fine on the woman.
Several Mexicans organized a party outside the house that allegedly belongs to the American woman.
“No one has the right to close our beaches. In Bahía de Banderas, the ocean belongs to the people,” Santana stated. “We want to inform the public that the municipal government has acted immediately in response to the events that occurred on a beach on our coast, where a foreigner attempted to restrict free access to Mexicans, citing a supposed concession.”
The mayor added that “the beaches are national assets and access is free for all.” He also explained that the financial penalty imposed was not only for attempting to close access, but also because the foreigner was carrying out construction work on the beach, despite having an existing suspension.
“A fine of approximately $150,000 pesos will be imposed on the person responsible. Six workers who were working on the construction site at the time of the visit were administratively detained and have paid their respective fines,” he stated.
Finally, Santana reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the law: “Everyone is welcome: nationals and foreigners, but I ask for respect for all. We will continue to act legally, firmly, and with respect for our people. Because here, the beaches are meant to be enjoyed freely, not to be fenced off with arrogance.”
Source: infobae
