The councilor for the Citizen Movement in the municipality of Durango, Martha Palencia, starred in an incident in which she lost control during a breathalyzer operation carried out by the municipal police.
In a video circulating on social media, Palencia can be seen arguing with the police who asked her to undergo the breathalyzer test to rule out that she was driving under the influence of alcohol. In the recording, the councilor appears visibly agitated and uses offensive language towards the officers.
After the images were disseminated, Martha Palencia issued a brief video in which she apologized to both the police officers and the individuals who felt offended by her unacceptable behavior. She acknowledged the work of the police officers and expressed her regret for what happened.
In the apology video, the councilor admitted her mistake, stating that her behavior had been unjustifiable and that she would take the necessary steps to ensure that such situations do not occur in the future. She also reiterated her respect for the authorities and her commitment to compensate those affected by her attitude.
One of the aspects that generated controversy was Palencia's reaction upon being stopped during the operation, where she could be heard saying that as a councilor she is in charge and should be exempt from the breathalyzer test. This attitude was heavily criticized on social media, where users expressed their discontent with the public official's actions.
