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Traducción al inglés
Residents and business owners in Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, held a demonstration last night on Calle del Morro to protest the checkpoints and operations carried out by the State Traffic Police, arguing that they are illegal and abusive. According to the protesters, officers stop vehicles and demand excessive payments to release them, in addition to using force to assert their authority.
The area already has its own Mobility Directorate, yet the State Traffic Police continue operating there, which has caused frustration among residents and visitors. The demonstrators are calling on the Oaxaca Secretariat of Mobility and the State Government to intervene and put an end to this situation.
Specific complaints:
- State Traffic Police officers stop vehicles without apparent cause and demand payments of up to 2,000 pesos to release them.
- Cases of abuse of authority and mistreatment of drivers have been reported.
- The presence of the State Traffic Police in the area is considered unnecessary and aimed solely at generating illicit income.
Call to action:
The protesters are urging the Oaxaca Secretariat of Mobility, the Government of the State of Oaxaca, and Toribio López Sánchez, the head of the State Traffic Police, to take immediate action to stop these abuses and ensure safety and respect for citizens’ rights.
Commentary:
Corruption and abuse of authority persist as significant issues in certain institutions in Oaxaca. It is essential that these incidents be investigated and sanctioned to guarantee citizens’ safety and rights. Civil society must remain vigilant and demand transparency and accountability from its authorities.
NOW WE HAVE TO CHASE THEM AWAY WHEN THEY SET UP AT THE BATTALION OR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE GAS STATION.
Source: Publicación de Colonia Lazaro Cardenas
