Controversial Mother's Day Celebration in Mexico City

A Mother's Day celebration at the Mounted Police headquarters in Mexico City included a performance by strippers for female officers, sparking a social media debate.


Controversial Mother's Day Celebration in Mexico City

The crime photojournalist @HalconOnce reported on his social account about a celebration of Mother's Day at the facilities of the Mounted Police, part of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection of Mexico City. According to the publication, the celebration included a show with strippers directed at the female officers, which generated divided opinions.

The Secretariat of Security has not yet issued an official statement regarding the event nor confirmed or denied the nature of the show. The images shared by the reporter triggered various reactions among users of the platform.

Traditionally, Mother's Day celebrations in the capital’s agency have consisted of commemorative breakfasts, mariachi performances, norteña bands, versatile groups, and the giving of flowers as recognition of the work of female police officers who are also mothers.

This case adds to other viral reports on social media about stripper shows at Mother's Day celebrations in public or private institutions. A debate has arisen regarding the appropriateness of such shows at commemorative events organized by government entities or as part of school festivals related to the date in question.