Alessandra Rojo de la Vega, the mayor of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, reported an attack against her and her staff during a public order operation, displaying injuries sustained in the altercation.
On February 13, Alessandra Rojo de la Vega, mayor of Cuauhtémoc in Mexico City, publicly denounced an assault on herself and her staff while conducting an operation aimed at restoring order in San Cosme. During the incident, which escalated into violence between street vendors and municipal workers, Rojo de la Vega filmed herself showing her injuries, which included a bruise on her right cheek, contusions on her right arm, back, and hip. She emphasized the importance of documenting the injuries as evidence of the attack.
The mayor claimed that the individuals involved in the confrontation had set a trap for her team, leading to the violent clash that left both her and several municipal employees injured. This event is significant as it highlights the ongoing tensions between local authorities trying to enforce regulations and street vendors, a group that often resists such efforts due to economic reliance on informal markets.
Rojo de la Vega expressed determination to pursue justice, stating that she was at the prosecutor's office to file a formal complaint and seeking accountability for the aggression. This incident not only raises questions about public safety and the challenges mayors face in maintaining order in urban settings but also reflects broader societal issues relating to informal economies and the government's attempts to regulate them.
