A video showing a police officer in Campeche slapping a detained woman has sparked widespread outrage, reigniting debates about the use of force by law enforcement.
The footage, which has been widely shared on social media, captures three officers from the Brave Woman group in the back of a patrol car with a woman who was reportedly intoxicated and had been arrested shortly before. According to online comments, one of the officers slapped the woman twice after she refused to remain still or silent.
Exhiben a policias agrediendo a mujer que fue detenida. Un elemento de Mujer Valiente abofeteó a otra mujer que se encontraba, con las manos esposadas y arriba de la patrulla 0761, mientras otros dos policías observan y también participan en la agresión #Campeche pic.twitter.com/yYM1aHIHQ6
— [ Oliver Pacheco ] (@oliverpachecoMX) March 23, 2025
Public Outcry
The incident has angered Campeche residents, who have pointed out that Marcela Muñoz Martínez, head of the Secretariat of Citizen Protection and Security (SPSC), has frequently emphasized her administration’s commitment to respecting women. Social media users have called on Governor Layda Sansores to intervene and investigate the actions of the officers involved, arguing that security personnel should protect citizens, not harm them.
Demand for Accountability
The video has reignited discussions about the appropriate use of force by law enforcement and the importance of upholding principles of respect and protection. As outrage continues to grow, citizens are demanding an official response from authorities and concrete actions to address the situation.
This incident underscores the need for transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices, as the public awaits further developments.
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