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Veracruz CEJUM Analyst Remains Suspended as Probe Continues into DUI Crash and Bribery Attempt

Her quick release without criminal charges has prompted questions about preferential treatment at Veracruz’s women’s justice agency.

Overview

  • CEJUM suspended Karla Vianey García Lagunes on August 1 and launched an internal investigation into her administrative and potential legal liability.
  • No criminal charges have been filed, although she was briefly detained at the Cuartel de San José before being released hours later.
  • Footage shows García Lagunes, apparently intoxicated, crashing into at least three vehicles in downtown Xalapa, insulting a transit officer and offering a 500-peso bribe.
  • Investigators discovered she carried two CEJUM ID badges under different names, raising concerns over identity irregularities within the agency.
  • Viral clips led social media to dub her “Lady Muerta de Hambre” and “Lady 500 pesos,” fueling public demands for transparency and accountability.