In February, a controversy erupted in Mexico City after a user on social media reported that workers at an IMSS clinic were kissing each other during work hours instead of attending to patients. The whistleblower stated: 'While there is an extremely long line, the workers are having a kissing session.'
In a video of less than 14 seconds, employees are seen leaving their duties to show each other affection, which caused annoyance among the patients present at that moment. In light of this situation, the mentioned institution launched an investigation to clarify the facts and take action with those involved.
The video quickly went viral on social media, generating various comments from users. Some criticized the workers' behavior, questioning their professionalism and priorities, while others defended the possibility that they were off-duty.
The controversy spiked in a month considered romantic, like February, close to Valentine's Day. The online discussion raised questions about whether a display of affection between employees at their workplace is inappropriate, especially when there are patients waiting to be attended.
