These types of practices and punishments are allowed in San Dionisio Ocotepec and in other areas of Oaxaca because they are governed by the system of uses and customs.
In the municipality of San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, a man was beaten and whipped for allegedly having extorted a group of merchants in the area.
A video that began to circulate on social networks shows the moment the man is beaten in front of a large crowd.
hand tied the detainee was injured by another man in the legs and back.
“In the face, in the face”, “Give it, give it”, “Give it another”, is heard in the video.
According to Oaxacan media, the man was brought before the city council and the authorities decided to punish him with lashes. In the recording that was broadcast on networks.
The alleged extortionist was detained by members of the community, and it is expected that the people affected will come to file complaints against him.
These types of practices and punishments are allowed in San Dionisio Ocotepec and in other areas of Oaxaca because they are part of the determination of community assemblies, which are governed by the system of uses and customs.
In the state of Oaxaca, 418 of the 570 municipalities are governed by this regulatory system.
So far it is unknown if the alleged extortionist was handed over to state authorities.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
