In confusing events, a video was recorded on social networks that allegedly records the death of a llama. This case has shaken the citizens of Bogotá and netizens. In the last few hours, the Candelaria Mayor’s Office reported that the flame could be alive.
News Colombia.
A case of alleged animal exploitation was recorded in Bogotá, where a llama, allegedly used for photographic purposes, fell exhausted on the pavement near the Gabriel García Márquez cultural center. According to the first reports, the animal had died, but in the last few hours a new video was revealed and it would be alive.
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The event has generated a wave of indignation on social networks, the video was recorded by passers-by who witnessed how the animal fell exhausted in the middle of a public street.
The complaint was made by the Plataforma Alto organization, dedicated to the protection of animal rights, which revealed that the llama was lying on the ground, on Calle 11 and Carrera 5B, near the Gabriel García Márquez cultural center.
According to reports, the animal seemed exhausted, probably due to the precarious conditions in which it was used for photo sessions with tourists.
In the video released by the organization, the animal is shown on the ground, without strength, which has generated a wave of rejection among citizens.
Many social media users expressed their outrage, pointing out that this practice, which is disguised as tradition, is actually a form of animal exploitation and abuse.
“It is a recurring practice”
Platform Alto’s complaint highlights that these types of situations are not isolated cases, but rather a common practice in some areas of the city, which reinforces the need for local authorities to implement stricter measures to protect animals from exploitation.
Reaction of the authorities and calls to action
The incident has also caught the attention of several political leaders and animal rights advocates.
Senator Andrea Padilla Villarraga, known for her defense of animal rights, urged the mayor of Bogotá, Carlos Fernando Galán, to take urgent measures.
Through a message on his social networks, Padilla made a call for compassion to the capital’s president. “Mayor @CarlosFGalan, it’s not a desire to fuck; It is a plea for compassion, for mercy. This photo is from today, taken in the center of Bogotá: you can see the fatigue, the discomfort, the exploitation. “Make history!” said the senator, calling for the implementation of more humane options for those responsible for these animals.
In response, Mayor Galán recognized the seriousness of the situation and assured that he would not allow these events to be repeated. “Senator, you are right.
We will take the appropriate corrective measures,” said the mayor, who also highlighted that during 2024 various responsible adoption initiatives were promoted, with 469 pet animals finding a new home thanks to the work of the District Institute for Animal Protection and Welfare (Idpyba). .
The flame would be alive
And although the initial news was that the llama died, in the last few hours a video was revealed and there are statements from the Mayor of Candelaria.
After learning of the incident, the mayor of La Candelaria, Angélica Angarita, called on citizens and tourists not to support the exploitation of animals in tourist activities. He also reported that the case is being investigated to confirm the situation, since it is presumed that the llama is still alive.
In an interview with City TV, Angélica Angarita expressed: “We are doing an articulate investigation, we have the presumption that the animal would be alive. We are carrying out the crossings with the Secretariat of Government and Security and the Cultural Block of the Bank of the Republic to carry out this verification,” he said.
For those who like to take photos with the llamas…
This little llama couldn’t take the abuse anymore and died a few hours ago in the center of Bogotá 💔
Mayor @carlosfernandogalan, why is nothing done against these animal exploiters?? pic.twitter.com/3EIOCouAU6
— ALTO Platform (@PlataformaALTO) December 24, 2024
Bogotá –THE FLAME IS ALIVE! : Luz Mari.
A few hours ago, the image of a llama lying on the floor went viral on social media; it was said to be dead. I decided to look for Luz Mari who I see every morning in a park feeding carrots to 3 llamas from her… pic.twitter.com/gH4OSsTo6o— 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗢 𝘈 𝘝𝘖𝘊𝘌𝘚 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗔 (@ruidiaz_ddhh) December 26, 2024
