Oaxaca Municipality's Clown-Faced Cleaner TikTok Sparks Debate on Public Service and Social Media Use

Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico - A recent TikTok video featuring a municipal street cleaner in clown makeup has sparked a lively debate online, drawing both praise and criticism for its unconventional approach to public service messaging. The video, uploaded by the official account of the Municipality of Oaxaca de Juárez, shows a woman, identified as Caro, performing her duties while participating in a popular social media trend set to a cumbia song. The municipality's aim was to encourage residents to dispose of trash responsibly. The video quickly garnered significant attention, accumulating over 162,000 views and thousands of likes. However, public reaction has been polarized. Supporters lauded the initiative for its creativity and for highlighting the often-overlooked work of sanitation employees. One commenter stated, "She is a street sweeper for the municipality of Oaxaca de Juárez, and if anyone knows firsthand what social inequality means, it is her. The difference is that, while many prefer to stay in criticism and complaint, Caro decides to work, dance, smile and show that she also has the right to enjoy, to be part and to shine." Another simply praised it as an "excellent video." Conversely, a substantial number of critics questioned the use of public resources for a TikTok trend, suggesting that the municipality should focus on more pressing issues like infrastructure and consistent waste collection. "The municipality: fix problems that affect citizens ❌❌❌ make TikTok trends: ✅✅✅," read one comment. Another user expressed concern, saying, "Romanticizing poverty, so that we accept the conditions in which we will live thanks to so much debt for vote-buying programs and support for political muscle." The debate underscores the challenges local governments face in engaging with the public through modern media while maintaining public trust and addressing core responsibilities.

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