A protest to demand justice for the killing of a dog turned violent after protesters blocked roads in Kanasín.
On the afternoon of Monday, March 3, the Animal Rights Group (as they called themselves), made up of at least six organizations and members of civil society, protested at the main entrance to Kanasín to demand justice for “Negrita,” a disabled dog who was run over at least four times by a motorist.
Initially, around 50 protesters, mostly women, gathered at the entrance to a well-known supermarket in the area and then decided to block 69th Street, preventing some of the carnival floats and motorists from continuing their advance on the road.
Minutes later, the contingent advanced along the same street until they encountered a series of fences guarded by security personnel from the Kanasin Carnival. When trying to enter the area where the parade was taking place, pushing and shoving began, a situation that created a tense atmosphere, and even a protester reported having been assaulted.
Although the Municipal Police tried to establish dialogue, the response from the protesters was rejection. It should be noted that access to the area where the regional Monday would take place was denied, which is why they left that space.
When it seemed that the protest was coming to an end, the protesters regrouped and decided to close Street 69 again and, a few moments later, cut off traffic on the Periferico.
The situation, in addition to generating traffic chaos, caused a heated confrontation between the animal rights activists and the motorists. Some people got out of their vehicles to try to remove the planks that blocked traffic, a fact that motivated a series of pushes and insults.
After a few minutes, the protesters cleared the road due to pressure from drivers who were upset.
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