What began as a “game” was harshly criticized by activists, society and the university, which was quick to take action.
an outrageous animal abuse case It has caused a stir on social networks and generated deep rejection in Mexico and the world. The incident occurred in the city of Wood, Chihuahua, when a group of young people was recorded while forcing a husky dog to drink an alcoholic drink.
The video shows those involved inside a van listening to music, while one of the young women, laughing, pours the contents of a bottle into the animal’s snout. The act was quickly described as animal violence by users, activists and animal protection organizations.
What measures were taken?
Days later, the young woman identified as Alejandra Castellano was identified as one of the participants in the video. His identity was confirmed thanks to the rapid dissemination of the content and citizen pressure. After learning that he was a student at the National Pedagogical University of the State of Chihuahua (UPNECH), The institution issued an official statement announcing its final withdrawal.
“It is confirmed that the student of ACCP initials from the UPNECH Unidad Madera involved in the recording has caused the deregistration of this institution as of today,” The university indicated in the statement issued on October 15.
The Quality Council, UPNECH’s highest academic body, resolved that the student’s conduct did not align with the ethical principles of the institution. In addition, it was clarified that another of the people involved, identified as Denisse González, does not belong to the university student body, Therefore, it cannot be sanctioned by the institution.
According to the information available, González would be the person who directly forced the animal to consume the alcoholic beverage. Despite the strong commotion generated by this unfortunate case of animal abuse, until now the presentation of legal charges has not been confirmed.
