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Morena official in Guadalajara leaves his job to go to the Tokyo Marathon

Juan Alberto Salinas Macías left without permission and abandoned his position to travel to Japan.

The councilor of Morena in Guadalajara, Juan Alberto Salinas Macías, left his public responsibility to attend the Tokyo Marathon in Japan. Meanwhile, the appointment of the new Treasurer of the municipality was being discussed in the council.

His absence from the session caused controversy. There is no record of any vacation request or special permission that would justify his absence. This has sparked criticism about his commitment to the local administration.

A smiling man in a jersey and jacket in an image on the left and the same man running in a marathon with sunglasses and a cap in a black and white image on the right.
Juan Alberto Salinas Macías in Tokyo marathon | La Derecha Diario

Morena attempts to justify the absence

His party colleagues tried to justify his absence in a key debate for the financial management of the municipality. They argued that "he didn't attend because he didn't agree with the proposed profile" for the Treasury.

However, this explanation didn't convince the public opinion. The councilor wasn't even in the country when the vote took place.

Without permission or justification

Sources from the City Hall confirmed that there is no record that Salinas Macías formally requested permission to be absent from his duties. This evidences a clear abandonment of his responsibility as a public servant.

This scandal within Morena in Jalisco adds to a long list of allegations of lack of commitment and negligence in public administration.

Preliminary report of the 2025 Tokyo Marathon, held on Sunday, March 2 in Tokyo, with participant Salinas Macias Juanalberto, bib number 28506, in the men's marathon event of 42.195 km, recording a net time of 4:04:42 and an average pace of 5:48/km.
Marathon result sheet of Juan Alberto Salinas Macías | La Derecha Diario

While key issues for the city are being worked on in Guadalajara, one of its representatives decided to be absent without prior notice. He attended a sporting event thousands of kilometers away without providing clear explanations for his absence.

The lack of accountability in this case highlights the lack of seriousness and commitment of some Morena officials. They seem to prioritize their personal interests over their obligations to the citizens.

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