Mob in Mexico brutally beats suspected kidnapper to death hours before Holy Week procession
Mob in Taxco, Mexico beats woman to death over suspicion of kidnapping and killing an 8-year-old girl.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
In Taxco, Mexico, a violent mob beat a woman to death on suspicion of kidnapping and killing an 8-year-old girl. The mob formed after the girl’s body was discovered, with footage showing the suspects loading a bundle into a taxi. Despite police attempting to intervene, the mob attacked the woman until she was motionless. The mayor expressed outrage, but also noted the lack of support for local police. This incident occurred just before Taxco’s Holy Week procession, impacting the usually solemn event. The region has a history of mob violence and is affected by drug cartel activity, leading residents to protest against the ongoing violence, even at the risk of harming tourism.