In a shocking display of mob justice, 21-year-old Alejandro ‘El Wero’ was lynched and burned alive by residents of Tekit, Yucatan, after being accused of murdering an elderly woman. A video circulating on social media shows the moment when El Wero’s body is set ablaze in the town square.
According to reports, El Wero lived in a room under construction at his relatives’ house, which contained a makeshift altar dedicated to Santa Muerte, whom he allegedly worshipped. The space was sparse, featuring only a hammock where he slept and various plants.
El Wero’s mother, Leticia, revealed that her son’s actions were driven by a desire for revenge after being scammed in a drug deal involving the sale of “crystal.” Frustrated and high on drugs, El Wero attacked Doña Candy, a local woman who was later found dead with severe head injuries.
The community’s outrage over the murder grew rapidly, and authorities were forced to intervene. However, the crowd managed to overpower them and take matters into their own hands, beating El Wero before setting him on fire.
Mayor José Antonio Sosa acknowledged that Tekit is struggling with a growing problem of drug use, which has been ignored by state authorities for months. He expressed hope that this tragedy will prompt action to address prevention, rehabilitation, and mental health initiatives in the community.
The incident has left the town divided between those who justify the lynching as a form of justice and those who believe that the law should be upheld. The event serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of vigilantism and the urgent need for effective solutions to combat addiction and crime in Yucatan.
Source: Debate
