The open secret that could not resist the public light
The beauty salon for female legislators in the Senate has more twists and turns than an elaborate hairstyle. They closed it again just hours after they secretly reopened it. The reason? A report from the weekly Proceso revealed the cake.
The president of the Board of Directors, Laura Itzel Castillo, came out quickly. He defended the space tooth and nail, ensuring that it did not use public resources.
“The services are paid for by the senators themselves,” Castillo said, adding that senators could also use it if they wanted. According to her, it was a support to maintain a good presentation in the sessions.
But his words were carried away by the wind. Security personnel arrived and put closure seals without giving official explanations. The message was clearer than a mirror: something smells bad here.
A privilege with history
This place is not new. They closed it in 2018 with the arrival of the 4T, considering it unnecessary and contrary to the promised austerity. It had chairs, mirrors, a sink and styling tools. A complete luxury.
Its existence was an “open secret” within the building. Everyone knew, but no one spoke until someone pointed a spotlight.
The closure has left a strange atmosphere between legislators and workers. Some defend the need to look good in front of the cameras. Others see an unacceptable privilege in times where cutting back on coffee is preached.
The truth is that this small room reflects a larger battle: where does the need for work end and the special treatment begin? As long as there is no visible public tariff or clear rules, the debate will remain open… until the next secret reopening.
