Mourners gathered to bid farewell to Aleyda Romero, one of the victims of a mass shooting in Atizapán, a city in Mexico State just outside the greater Mexico City area. According to a report from La Jornada, the send-off blended grief with protest, as loved ones played music in her honor while also raising their voices to demand accountability for the killings.
The case is part of a multihomicide—an incident in which several people were killed in a single attack—that has drawn attention in the region. Community members used the farewell ceremony not only to honor Romero’s memory but also to pressure authorities to fully investigate the crime and bring those responsible to justice.
Atizapán, like several municipalities surrounding Mexico City, has seen recurring incidents of violence in recent years, and cases like this one often spark public outcry over the pace and thoroughness of official investigations.
For the full story and additional details on the case and the community’s response, read the original report at jornada.com.mx.
Source: Aleyda Romero, víctima en el multihomicidio de Atizapán fue despedida entre música y reclamos de justicia (jornada.com.mx). English version produced with AI assistance.
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