:quality(85)//cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/RTU7M74FV5HM3CMXOISU5M523E.jpg "Neighbors demand justice for Chilaquil, a puppy who died after being run over by a police officer in Cuajimalpa")
This March 16, the complaint began to circulate about the case of the puppy ‘Chilaquil’ who would have been run over by a police belonging to the Secretary for Citizen Security (CSS) in the town hall Cuajimalpa.
According to initial reports from witnesses, the animal died after being run over by the man who got away. Well, the policeman was crossing the Desierto de los Leones very close to a fire station, and by not braking, he ended up running over the dog.
Consequently, locals demanded that the authorities be located and punished for their actions, as it is alleged that they did so intentionally. “This man said he was going to stop and park but he fled cowardlysaid one of the witnesses.
The publications were shared mainly on the social network Twitter, where photographs were posted showing the man wearing a uniform which would identify him as Officer R. Armenta, as well as the license plates of the car with which he was driving. reportedly knocked over the canister (MX-872-D1).
The Chilaquil puppy was medium sized, light brown in color, very playful, friendly and caring for the residents of the boundary.
Internet users continued to share the news so that the authorities in Mexico act on the matter and that associations against animal abuse accompany them to find the culprit. “We demand justice for Chilaquil“, “Unfortunately Chilaquil died crushed by this policeman. He did not want to stop the march”, “Let him be duly punished for animal abuse before the CDMX prosecutor’s office”, “Our authorities cannot set an example and go unpunished. Tougher penalties for authorities who encourage animal abuse or death,” were some of the comments in the posts.
After the insistence of the users, the account of the Mayor Cuajimalpa Morelos informed that they had already sent the complaint to the SSC.
“Hello Susanita, we inform you that the investigation has already been carried out and that it does not belong to those assigned to the mayor’s office. He was one of the elements that came in support of the operation to free the space. The complaint has already been sent to the SSC so that they act on the subject. Cheers”
Considering this event, let us recall that last February, the Mexico Congress With 51 votes for, two against and zero abstentions, the sentence of up to ten years in prison for mistreating a living being was approved.
Reforms were approved for application to the CDMX Penal Code, Animal Welfare Law, and Mexico City Civic Culture Law to discourage and end abandonment, mutilation for aesthetic reasonsabuse, cruelty, poisoningthe abduction and consumption of pets, in addition to punishing the operation of clandestine slaughterhouses, the use of animals for sexual purposes and the consumption of sentient beings not intended for supply.
Penalties can range from five months to a year in prison for people who abandon an animal on the street, to six years for those who commit acts of abuse, violence and cruelty towards animals. and finally until ten years in prison for mistreatment that ends in the death of the animal.
Figures on animal abuse in CDMX
The Citizen Council for Security and Justice of Mexico City reported that in the country’s capital, more than 17,600 people were treated reports of animal abuse, 87% of which are related to dogs.
The deputy of the National Regeneration Movement (Morena), Leticia Vareladuring the first Forum for Animal Rights organized in 2021 by the Congress of Mexico, revealed that the country is in third place in the world with the highest number of cases of animal abuse86% of whom are aggressors.