The PUP Representative for Orange Walk East, Dr. Marco Tulio Mendez is in a precarious and pressurized situation tonight. That's because there are reports swirling, which suggest that he engaged in inappropriate behavior in the domestic setting. We stress that police tell us no official report or complaint has been made, but multiple, credible sources confirm that the Department Of Social Services is investigating a complaint made by his estranged wife.
We did try to speak to Dr. Mendez today in Orange Walk - but when we checked his office at the Northern Medical Plaza - they told us he had gone home sick. When we checked at his home, we could not find him there.
The Leader of the Opposition, Francis Fonseca told us he knows of no investigation.
We do know independently that Mendez is going through a bitter separation with his wife, Dr. Lesley Mendez.
The case is worth noting - even at this preliminary stage - because there are likely to be pressures now brought on Mendez to resign as area representative. Viewers will recall that in November, the 51 year old Mendez indicated that due to health reasons he would not be seeking re-election - but would be staying on as representative. Eight days ago, a candidate was elected to replace him as standard bearer.
We'll keep following the story.
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