Mexican Councilwoman Arrested: Expired Plates, Tinted Windows, and a Refusal to Cooperate

Mexican Councilwoman Arrested for Driving with Expired, Superimposed License Plates Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico – Leylani Arce Richard, the second councilwoman of Atizapán de Zaragoza, was arrested on June 6th, 2025, for driving a vehicle with irregularities. Traffic officers stopped her for license plates that were not only expired (since 2018) but also belonged to another car. The vehicle also had illegally tinted windows. "Despite arguing that the vehicle was government property and mentioning her position to avoid arrest, she refused to exit the vehicle," stated the video report by Azteca Noticias. Councilwoman Arce Richard's actions have sparked public outrage and raised concerns about potential abuse of power and privilege. The incident is currently under investigation. The vehicle was impounded and taken to the Public Ministry. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency in government. The ongoing investigation will hopefully shed light on the full extent of the situation and ensure appropriate consequences.