A Man Throws a Dog into a Boiling Pot of Oil... Mexican Society Outraged

Over 2 Million Views on Twitter in Two Days
Up to 6 Years Imprisonment if Animal Abuse Charges Confirmed
Mexican President Also Expresses Anger, Calling It "Unacceptable"

A video showing a man in Mexico putting a dog into a pot of hot oil and killing it has been shared on social networking services (SNS), sparking public outrage.

On the 30th (local time), Rosa Isela Rodriguez, Mexico's Secretary of Security and the country's chief of public safety, reported on the controversial "dog slaughter incident" in Mexico during a regular press conference held at the Presidential Palace in Mexico City, according to Yonhap News Agency.

Prosecutors announce the issuance of an arrest warrant for a man who killed a dog by throwing it into boiling oil in Mexico.
[Photo by Mexico State Prosecutor's Office Twitter]

According to reports, the incident occurred on the 28th in front of a butcher shop in Tecamac, State of Mexico. An armed man had a minor argument with the shop owner inside the butcher shop and then came outside. Suddenly, the man picked up a dog on the street and put it into a nearby pot, which was reportedly filled with boiling hot oil at the time.

The butcher shop owner quickly turned off the gas valve, but the dog struggled violently and died within seconds. The incident happened too quickly for anyone to intervene.

The man then got into his parked car and fled the scene. This was recorded by a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera installed around the butcher shop, and the video was shared across various SNS platforms. The video alone has garnered over 2 million views on Twitter within two days, provoking widespread public outrage.

In response, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador condemned the act as "unacceptable," emphasizing, "We must not lose the values of love and care not only for our neighbors but also for animals."

Secretary Rodriguez stated, "The identity of the man suspected of animal abuse has already been confirmed," adding, "The court has issued an arrest warrant requested by the prosecution." She further explained, "The prosecution is handling the case with support from the Federal Citizen Protection Agency, local government citizen safety offices, and security agencies," and added, "Considering the national interest in this case, we plan to respond strictly."

Meanwhile, in Mexico, those found guilty of animal abuse can face imprisonment ranging from 3 to 6 years.

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