A video circulating on social media sparked outrage in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, after a foreigner, presumably American, berated a construction worker for eating on a sidewalk near his home.
The incident was captured by TikTok user @mayrifranco and occurred on Tuesday around 1:15 p.m., just one block from the boardwalk. In the video, a gray-haired man approaches the worker, who was sitting eating in the shade, and demands that he leave. The worker, visibly uncomfortable, gathers his belongings and walks away.
The creator of the video reported that the foreigner also chased away children who were playing nearby. Her post went viral, accompanied by comments that described the tourist’s behavior as offensive and disrespectful to those who work in the area. National Guard Intervenes After Complaint.
After recording the incident, the user contacted local authorities and reported the man’s behavior, which allegedly became aggressive. Members of the National Guard responded to the scene.
According to the user’s testimony, this would not be the first time the foreigner, who is believed to be a US citizen, has displayed hostile behavior. Authorities considered the possibility of filing charges, although no formal complaint has been reported yet.
Protest Called on Social Media
In response to the incident, Mazatlán residents and social media users began sharing the location of the foreigner’s home, located on Cruz Lizárraga Avenue in the Tellerías neighborhood.
Through various platforms, a call was made for a collective meal to be held in front of the house last Wednesday afternoon, starting at 2:00 PM. The organizers asked for people to bring food as the only condition for participating. Hundreds showed up.
