Former footballer and current federal deputy for Morena, Cuauhtémoc Blanco, was seen arriving at the friendly match between the Mexico and Portugal national teams in a luxury pickup truck without license plates, which has caused controversy and prompted authorities in Mexico City to announce sanctions.
Entering the stadium and missing plates The incident took place last Saturday during the reopening of the renovated Azteca Stadium in the country's capital, when thousands of fans arrived to watch the match between the Mexican and Portuguese teams.
Videos and images were spread on media and social media showing Blanco entering the stadium in a high-end truck without plates, which drew attention for contradicting common traffic rules.
Despite the vehicle lacking plates, Blanco entered the stadium's parking lot accompanied by staff and with preferential access, which contrasted with the restrictions imposed on the general public for that event.
Cuauhtémoc Blanco will be fined The Secretary of Citizen Security of Mexico City, Pablo Vázquez, confirmed that the lack of plates on the truck will be a reason for a sanction, without exempting Blanco due to his public figure or deputy status.
The official stated that it was instructed to apply effective sanctions regardless of who is involved, and the absence of plates is a clear reason to impose the corresponding fine.
This is because, according to the Mexico City Traffic Regulations, driving a vehicle without plates can imply an economic fine ranging from approximately 800 to 1,200 pesos for individuals, although the amount may vary depending on the type of vehicle and whether it is a recurring offense.
Furthermore, if the situation is not regularized, authorities could tow the vehicle to the impound lot until the corresponding requirements are met, which would increase costs due to the deposit and administrative procedures.
Controversy over privileges and austerity Blanco's arrival in a luxury truck, valued at around 3 million pesos, revived criticism and debates on social media and in the press about coherence and privileges among public officials, especially in the context of the austerity policies promoted by the Morena party.
Users and commentators pointed out that thousands of fans had to deal with road closures and public transportation to get to the event, while Blanco accessed in a plateless vehicle with preferential entry, which was interpreted by some as preferential treatment.
