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Young woman kicks pony in the head at SLP fair; video sparks outrage on social media

Young woman kicks pony in the head at SLP fair; video sparks outrage on social media

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A video showing a young woman kicking a pony in the head at a regional fair in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, has caused widespread outrage online.
  • The incident occurred at the Feria Regional del Rebozo in Santa María del Río, where the pony was tied to a carousel attraction.
  • Authorities have not yet issued a statement, but social media users are demanding the responsible individual be identified and questioning the use of animals in such attractions.

A video circulating on social media has captured widespread attention and outrage after showing a young woman kicking a pony in the head at the Feria Regional del Rebozo in Santa María del Río, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

The incident occurred while the pony was tethered to a carousel attraction, surrounded by other animals. The alleged aggressor, accompanied by a group of people, reportedly took advantage of a moment without direct supervision to kick the pony in the head before fleeing the scene laughing. The other ponies appeared agitated following the assault.

The act has ignited alarm among animal welfare advocates, especially within a celebration intended to promote local culture, traditions, and tourism. The clip quickly sparked indignation among internet users, who are demanding the identification of the person responsible.

Users are also questioning the ethical implications of using animals in such attractions. Despite the public outcry, municipal authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident. However, the video continues to be widely shared as calls for accountability grow.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.