A video circulating on social media and in the news shows Chief Justice Hugo Aguilar Ortiz of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) being cleaned by two people before entering an official event in Querétaro.
The footage, recorded outside the Teatro de la República (Theater of the Republic), sparked a wave of criticism, with users deeming it a gesture of privilege and inconsistent with the austerity rhetoric of the new judiciary.
The video shows the Chief Justice standing with his hands in his pockets while a woman cleans his shoes. Seconds later, another person repeats the action from a different angle.
The incident occurred minutes before the ceremony commemorating the 109th anniversary of the 1917 Constitution.
One of the people seen cleaning the Chief Justice’s shoes was identified as Amanda Pérez Bolaños, the current Director General of Social Communication for the SCJN.
Amanda Pérez Bolaños is the one…
Her presence in the video sparked public debate, as she is a high-ranking official within the Supreme Court.
Profile of Amanda Pérez Bolaños:
Graduate of the Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from ITAM
Head of the Social Communication Office of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) since September 2025
Experience in the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Co-founder of the communications agency Unánimo
Her position aims to be a liaison between the Court and the public, promoting transparency and access to information.
The official reportedly cleaned the Justice’s shoes after an accident in which coffee was spilled, according to reports circulating after the video went viral.
The incident occurred during preparations for the commemorative event for the anniversary of the Constitution, held at the historic Teatro de la República in Querétaro.
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The ceremony brought together authorities from all three branches of government and took place under heavy security.
Although the event aimed to highlight constitutional values, the incident captured on video overshadowed the commemoration, becoming a symbol of the gap between institutional discourse and the practices observed by the public.
To date, neither the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) nor the Chief Justice has issued an official statement to explain the context of the video or respond to the criticism.
Is Cleaning Shoes Part of Their Duties? The Underlying Debate
The controversy intensified when questions arose about whether cleaning a Justice’s shoes falls within the duties of Court personnel.
According to experts and opinions on social media, this type of action does not fall under administrative or public relations responsibilities, reinforcing the perception of subordination and unequal treatment.
The incident was also linked to recent controversies surrounding austerity measures within the Judiciary.
Just days earlier, Hugo Aguilar had defended the decision to cancel the use of luxury SUVs for ministers, asserting that they could travel by public transportation or personal vehicles.
The video footage contrasted sharply with that message and reignited the debate about privileges, especially in the context of judicial reform and promises of greater accessibility to the public.
This case adds to a series of recent controversies that have placed the new judiciary under scrutiny, from the use of public funds to working conditions and the symbols of power within the institutions.
Source: infobae
