The Police agent assigned to the youth protests at the Plaza de la Bandera on Friday, 21 February who felt more kin to the protestors than to his duties as a policeman, resigned the service this week. Policeman Jesús Bautista is also known as “El Ministro,” and is a rap writer in his barrio. He is a resident in Villa Mella and has two children. His rap “I can’t take it anymore, I am desperate, my country is wealthy but badly managed” went viral on social media.
Bautista’s lawyer, Miguel Valerio, said the police agent was questioned by his superiors for several hours and then sent home.
Before joining the Police he had made a living selling snacks. He said he joined the Police to have a regular wage and medical insurance for his children, and to be able to continue his studies.
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25 February 2020