Daniel Picazo, a young political adviser was attacked by a mob in Mexico and then set on fire over child trafficking accusations shared on chat groups.
He was an advisor in the parliamentary chamber of Deputies until March 2022, the institution stated on social media while condemning the lynching.
Picazo was appointed as an advisor to National Action Party Congresswoman Johana Felipe at the end of 2021 and departed her position in March. Previously from 2018 until 2021, he also served on the Justice Commission of the Chamber of Deputies.
What Happened To Daniel Picazo In Puebla?
Daniel Picazo, 31, was lynched by a crowd of 200 people in the central state of Puebla after accusations of a child kidnapper. The incident took place after the news of the child kidnapper entering the town was widely shared on telephone messaging groups, municipal authorities said.
Police attempted to rescue Picazo and placed him inside a patrol car but the mob forced him out and into a sports field. There he was beaten, doused with gasoline, and set on fire while still alive, reported CBS news.
Picazo’s body was discovered after the mob had fled the scene.
“This is not justice, but barbarism,” claimed the municipality of Huachinango, which oversees the village of Papatlazolco, where the lynching occurred.
“The appropriate authorities are already examining what occurred in order to find the culprit.”
The municipality stated on Facebook on Sunday: “Don’t be taken in by #FakeInformation! Verify all forms of information disseminated via any medium.”
Picazo is the second person to be lynched in Puebla this year(Daily Mail). On May 15, a crowd thrashed and murdered a man in the municipality of Izcar de Matamoros after he was suspected of attempting to steal a motorcycle.
Authorities also stopped three lynchings in March, rescuing five individuals from their assailants.
Mob justice is widespread in some regions of Mexico, especially in more distant places where authorities are slow to respond. In 2019, seven individuals were assaulted and burnt alive in Puebla, making it one of the most horrific occurrences.
According to BBC News, two men were burnt to death in Puebla in 2018 after allegations spread on WhatsApp that they were child abductors. The rumors were shown to be false.
According to Jose Gil, Mexico City’s deputy minister of information and cyber intelligence, social media plays a part in numerous crimes.
Meet Daniel Picazo’s Wife And Family On Facebook
Daniel Picazo’s wife and family are demanding justice for him on social media.
Daniel’s mother, Angelica Gonzalez, also talks in the interview, demanding that the authorities do their duty and explaining why her son was innocent. Besides, “Your boy was in the wrong location” the family is given no justification.
His parents informed Radio Formula that he was going down the street with his wrists tied behind his back with burns on his body before screaming for aid from others.
Daniel was taken to Iztapalapa on Monday, joined by family and friends. He was given a holy burial in the pantheon of San Nicolás Tolentino on Tuesday.
Daniel Picazo’s parents underline that they have gotten no breakthrough in the murder inquiry so far.
Family and friends who said him farewell knew him as a committed, witty, industrious, responsible, and pleasant young man.
Picazo, who lives in Mexico City with his parents, revealed in July 2021 that he had been admitted to a graduate school program in Madrid(Daily Mail)
Political Advisor Daniel Picazo Lynched By Mob In A Misunderstanding
Political Advisor, Daniel Picazo chose to go across Puebla state till he arrived at the town of Papatlazolco, the municipality of Huauchinango. There he was lynched by Mob in a misunderstanding.
Some residents report that messages began to circulate on Whatsapp about persons wanting to take children from the region. As a result, many people decided to walk out onto the street, where they detained, assaulted, and burnt Daniel in the public plaza.
The enraged mob shoved Picazo’s pickup vehicle out of the way and battered both men before his companion managed to flee and hide in a neighboring building.
Picazo was then carried to a nearby park, where police attempted to rescue him and place him in a patrol car, but they were outmatched by the people.
Picazo was attacked again in the field and drenched in gasoline while still alive.
The unfortunate events occurred last Friday, June 10th in the town of Papatlazolco, which is part of the municipality of Huauchinango.