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By: The opinion Published 21 Sep 2023, 3:00 pm EDT
Kidnapping is one of the crimes that hurt the victims and their families the most, since the fear that they will be murdered is a constant, especially because in many cases that is the motive behind the kidnapping, as happened in the Mexican state. from Veracruz, where a doctor and her daughter were kidnapped when they were in a gym and, hours later, they were found dead in the state of Puebla.
His name was Ruth Alamilla Olguin, was well known in the community for treating diabetic feet and showing her concern for the health of children. Due to her work for the benefit of people, she was also considered an activist. In addition, she was Health Director of the municipality of Tihuatlán – from where she was kidnapped – and her work caused her to be called “The town doctor”as reported by El Heraldo de México.
After the news became known that the mother and daughter were kidnapped, a strong police operation was implemented that extended to the neighboring state of Puebla, where hours later two tied bodies with gunshot wounds were found, according to what was reported by the Reforma media, which added that security reports from the region indicated that A message alluding to organized crime was left at the scene.
“This happened to me because I was treacherous. Sincerely, Grupo Tercios”, could be read in the narcomessage found. According to the Narco Blog site, said criminal group operates in the region of Poza Rica, Veracruz.
Magui Olguín was the name of the doctor’s daughter, she was 23 years old, they were both in a gym in Tihuatlán when Armed men broke into the place and forced them to leaveAfter that, they put them into a truck that left in an unknown direction.
According to the Latinus media, Ruth Alamilla was a member of the LGBTQ+ community in the northern area of Veracruz and was linked to the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD). She also recounted her activities on social networks, such as her daily attendance at the gym, on the same platforms she shared tips for treating diabetic foot.
Days before the crime that shocked Veracruz, another related to the medical union took place in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, when A doctor reported missing was found dead inside a suitcase in her own apartment in Cabo San Lucas.
This is Ali Jasel Suárez Reyes, 31, whose murder sparked a series of demonstrations. To date, it is unknown who murdered her, cutting short her dream of being a cardiologist.
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