Prank on Huacho Díaz, governor of Yucatán, in viral video. This happened

MÉRIDA — During a live broadcast carried out by the Government of the State of Yucatán, the state leader, Joaquín Díaz Mena, was the target of a joke, the video of which has gone viral and exposes cracks and challenges in the field of communication, protocol, and public image.

What was the viral joke on Huacho Díaz?

The incident occurred during the so-called “Live Monday” of the governor, during a segment of interaction with the public.

In a moment, a person of the team of collaborators of the governedr gave him a card with a phrase of humor or joke enters the description of dace (double meaning pun).

While in front of the camera, the president read the message that contained an alleged greeting to a person whose first and last name – clearly false— (name: Abraham, last name: Zelano), caused surprise, laughter and comments on social networks, after the governor said it twice.

Initially, his reading went unnoticed, at least by his work team, until the nature of the supposed message became evident, which was actually a joke that has already gone viral.

The fact has been interpreted, by citizens who comment on social networks, as a neglect of communication and protocol equipment, as well as a sample of vulnerability of the live streaming format.

Reactions and context

The incident was quickly spread through social platforms, generating comments regarding the institutional image of the state government.

Some people point out that “Pranksters troll the governor” during these types of transmissions.

And the definition of “trol” according to the Royal Spanish Academy they are “users who publish provocative, offensive messages or out of place in order to annoy, attract attention or boycott the conversation”.

Implications of the viral video of the governor of Yucatán

This episode is relevant for these main reasons:

• From the point of view institutionalthis type of events highlights the challenges involved in public communication live: controlling logistics, supervising the content that is presented to the public and preparing the support team to avoid distractions or incidents that could alter the institutional tone of the broadcast.
  Importance for administration.
• Public image: As head of the state Executive, Joaquín Díaz Mena represents the administration and everything that happens in his communication environment impacts the public perception of his management. An oversight of this type can raise questions about the team’s preparation and the seriousness of the institutional presentation.
• Transparency and openness against risk: Live broadcasts, which are also considered propagandaseek to bring citizens closer to the government, but at the same time increase the risks of failure or distraction. Maintaining a balance between closeness and control is key.

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What is in question

The truth is that the fact also leaves many questions in the air. Was the card delivery a prank, a planned event, or a filter failure in the support team?

Are there protocols to monitor supporting content (cards, messages, greetings) in government broadcasts? And if there are, what are they?

Will corrective measures be taken after this incident to strengthen internal communication processes?

What has the Government of Yucatán said on the subject?

So far, no official statement from the state government has been made public detailing the causes of the event or the actions that will be taken.

In summary, although the mistake of the governor of Yucatán during a live broadcast is a viral joke and the fact does not seem to have serious consequences at the moment, evidences challenges of protocol, institutional image and public communication that the state administration will have to address to prevent similar events from affecting citizen perception and the effectiveness of its dissemination channels.

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