"Justice for Yanina": Former Doenitz Academy students protest in Tamaulipas, claiming she is another victim
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Activists and former students of the Doenitz Military Academy protested in Altamira, Tamaulipas, demanding justice for Yanina, who is facing legal proceedings in the death of Dafne Zapata Quintos.
- Protesters claim Yanina is also a victim, alleging she was held captive and mistreated, and that the case has exposed broader issues within the academy.
- They are demanding public hearings for the director and another staff member, and hold a prosecutor responsible for allegedly mishandling evidence.
Chants of "Justice for Yanina" and "Yanina, one more victim" echoed through Altamira, Tamaulipas, as former students of the Doenitz Military Academy and activists rallied against the legal proceedings against Danna Yanina "N." The group argues that Yanina is a victim herself, alleging she was "subdued" and held in a "dog pound."
Justice for Yanina
Activists stated that Dafne Zapata Quintos's death has "uncovered a cesspool" of misconduct at the academy, located near the Ciudad Madero City Hall. They expressed disappointment that neighbors were unaware of the activities occurring within the school.
Yanina, one more victim
The protesters also called for public hearings for the director, Jorge Luis, and another individual named Estrellita, whose physical presence and identities remain unclear amid speculation. They also hold prosecutor Rosalba Hernรกndez Gutiรฉrrez responsible for the alleged disappearance of crucial testimony from the investigation file.
Yanina is innocent
One former student, Emanuel, described the situation as an "injustice" and pledged continued support for Yanina. Another ex-student recounted personal mistreatment, including being "tabled" by individuals sent by Estrellita, which occurred about three years prior. A supporting mother expressed her distress over Yanina's situation, particularly her transfer to a penal facility.
because Danna is a girl who was also a victim, they had her subdued, they had her locked up in a dog pound
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.