Villagers block Veracruz highway due to murder of ex-mayor

Dozens of residents protested and blocked the federal highway Jalapa-Perote, at the height of the municipality of Rafael Lucio, demanding justice for the murder of the former mayor. Jose Allan Booksellers Alva.

At 11:40 a.m., the applicants also blocked the main entrance to Rafael Lucio, where the welcome arch is located, about 15 kilometers from the city Xalapa.

The former president of the municipality, Rafael Lucio, was gunned down on the night of Tuesday, August 9, on Calle Del Desierto, as he was driving in his private car towards his house. Later he was transferred to Center of High Specialization (CAE) “Dr. Rafael Lucio”, who is located in the capital Veracruzwhere he later died from the severity of his injuries.

His family and friends demonstrated in the center of Xalapa on August 15, where they threatened to block roads, demanding clarification on the case, and, having received no positive response from State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), blocked the road at almost noon this Monday.

The family and friends of the former mayor held a demonstration in the center of Xalapa on 15 August.
PHOTO: Juan David Castilla

According to Silvio Libreros, the uncle of the victim, people are ready to do anything to ensure that the crime does not go unpunished, since there is still no progress in the investigation.

“We want justice so that this does not go unpunished. People here, we want justice, whoever falls. Today we want justice,” he said.

It should be recalled that Leonel Libreros Mendoza, José Allán’s father, stated that the person allegedly responsible for the murder was Rafael Lucio Mayor Damiana Hernández, who allegedly threatened his son.

However, on this occasion, he preferred not to give interviews to media representatives, citing the fact that he would conduct a dialogue only with government agencies.

Dissatisfied demand answers from the Prosecutor General’s Office
PHOTO: Juan David Castilla

The people threatened to shut down an important communication route until the state government complied with their demands.

“Research Damian Hernandez. We demand justice,” read some of the canvases held by the residents of Rafael Lucio on the Jalapa-Perote highway.

Until 17:10 the communication channel continues to be closed. The site contains elements Department of Public Safety (SSP) to avoid incidents.

Source: Heraldo De Mexico

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