Isabela Vice Mayor Demands Refund After Negative Drug Test
The Vice Mayor of Reina Mercedes, Isabela, was ordered to undergo a drug test following unusual behavior during a public session. He has since announced a negative result and demanded a refund for the test expenses from the Interior Secretary.
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