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SAA event in Zacatecas, Calera, Toribio area, Mexico on Thu 11th June 2026
11th June 2026
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Reports indicate that five dogs were shot and killed in the municipality of Calera, Zacatecas state , according to citizen reports.
The events occurred in the community of Toribio, where residents reported hearing explosions and later found the animals dead.
According to complaints from animal rights groups , the dogs had been previously subdued.
They say they were tied up with ropes and dragged for several meters on dirt roads before being found dead in different parts of the community.
Reports indicate that the animals were stray and moved in groups through a rural area in Zacatecas .
Neighbors stated that the discovery occurred during the same day, although there is no official confirmation of the sequence of events.
The reports also mention the possible involvement of armed individuals and the alleged intervention of city hall officials. These accusations have not been confirmed by the authorities.
The Attorney General's Office of the State of Zacatecas reported that it opened an investigation file after receiving reports of the case.
The state authority indicated that it became aware of the situation through complaints disseminated in local media and social networks.
The objective of the investigation is to clarify what happened, gather evidence, and determine whether there was involvement of private individuals or public servants.
Residents and groups in Zacatecas demanded that the case be investigated and those responsible be identified.
They also asked for clarification regarding the possible involvement of municipal authorities and for a determination of whether there were coordinated actions in the operation reported in the area.
Some reports indicate that a dog attack on people occurred in the same area days earlier, although this information has not been officially confirmed.
The investigation continues in the municipality of Calera , Zacatecas , while the Prosecutor's Office maintains the proceedings to clarify the case and determine responsibilities.
On social media, reactions have focused on the case of the dogs killed in Zacatecas . Users are demanding justice and a thorough investigation to identify those responsible.
Some say there were puppies among the animals and are demanding that the case not go unpunished.
There have also been comments calling for sanctions against people who abandon their pets on the street, considering that this situation contributes to the problem.
“They are not to blame,” say internet users. In general, social media is filled with rejection and demands for punishment for the events reported in Zacatecas .
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