Huimanguillo mayor Mariluz Velázquez draws criticism for comment to elder

Huimanguillo Mariluz Velázquez senior citizen comment video controversy Morena

A video that circulated on social media shows Huimanguillo municipal president Mariluz (also reported as Mari Luz) Velázquez Jiménez responding to an older citizen with the phrase, “Usted ya va de salida, señor; hay que cuidar a los jóvenes.” The remark sparked immediate backlash from attendees who shouted “¡No lo ofenda!” and from online users who called the comment disrespectful toward senior citizens.

The incident occurred during a public meeting where residents were voicing complaints about road damage linked to the Interoceanic Train project. Velázquez, a member of the Morena party, has not issued a public apology or clarification, and the municipal government has not indicated whether an official statement will follow. The controversy adds to earlier criticisms of her administration, including an audio leak that suggested she asked scholarship beneficiaries to like and share municipal posts – a claim the town hall denied.

The episode has intensified debate on social media about the treatment of older adults by public officials and may fuel scrutiny of Velázquez’s leadership ahead of upcoming local initiatives.

Entities: Huimanguillo · Huimanguillo Municipality · Interoceanic Train · Interoceanic Train project · Mariluz Velázquez Jiménez · Morena · Tabasco

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[● 5 SOURCES] Mariluz Velázquez has not issued a public statement to explain the remarks. (Mariluz Velázquez)
[● 2 SOURCES] The meeting where the comment occurred involved complaints about road damage caused by the Interoceanic Train project.
[● 5 SOURCES] The mayor’s comment sparked criticism for being disrespectful toward older adults.
[● 5 SOURCES] A video of the exchange went viral on social media in July 2026.
[● 4 SOURCES] An earlier audio recording allegedly showed the mayor asking university scholarship beneficiaries to like and share municipal posts. (Mariluz Velázquez)
[● 5 SOURCES] Mayor Mariluz Velázquez Jiménez answered an older man with the phrase “Usted ya va de salida, señor; hay que cuidar a los jóvenes”. (Mayor Mariluz Velázquez Jiménez)