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National Palace Scandal: Official Account Apologizes for Falsehood

The official InfodemiaMx account retracted its previous statements that photos of a woman on the National Palace balcony were fake. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the incident and sanctions, and commented on the situation.


National Palace Scandal: Official Account Apologizes for Falsehood

The controversy over the woman caught sunbathing on a balcony of the National Palace took a new turn on March 30, after the official InfodemiaMx account issued a public retraction. Having previously denied the authenticity of the images, the platform acknowledged that the most recent official information confirms that the incident did indeed occur, and therefore offered an apology to its followers. Infodemia apologizes. In a message on social media X, InfodemiaMx stated that, based on the information available in previous days, it denied the veracity of the images circulated. Its statements, spread on social networks, have contributed to keeping the debate alive, now also marked by InfodemiaMx's retraction. In parallel, President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the woman was indeed at the building's window and has already been sanctioned. Retraction. On Thursday, March 19, and Sunday, March 22, @InfodemiaMex, based on the official information available, denied the veracity of the images spread on social networks of a person on a balcony of the National Palace. The official information made public on March 30… It detailed that, initially, the responsible areas denied the fact, but it was later corroborated that a person did sit in the place. The former mayor considered that the applied sanction is insufficient and reiterated that the woman should have been fired. Cuevas questioned the worker's conduct and emphasized that those who work in places like the National Palace must be aware of their relevance. However, after the official update on the case, she acknowledged that the photographs taken from the Zócalo do correspond to a real event. “InfodemiaMx rectifies and offers a public apology to the readers and followers of this platform,” the communication indicated, in which it is also explained that the initial position was based on preliminary data. The head of state clarified that there is no specific regulation that prohibits this type of action, although she stressed the importance of maintaining respect for the National Palace. Sandra Cuevas demands stricter measures. In turn, Sandra Cuevas spoke out again on the issue with a critical stance.