They sacrifice a chicken in an event organized by Senator Adolfo Gómez in offering to Tláloc – El Financiero

For him Rainy Daydedicated to the pre-Hispanic god Tláloc, a chicken was sacrificed as an offering, in an act that was convened by Morena senator Adolfo Gómez Hernández; However, the Presidency of the Senate Board of Directors distanced itself from said ceremony carried out in the legislative chamber.

Through a statement, the president of the Senate Board of Directors, the also morenista Ana Lilia Rivera, He blamed Senator Adolfo Gómez for the incident, who justified the ceremony on the grounds of uses and customs of an indigenous group or community of which he expressed his self-ascription.

“The presidency of the Board of Directors had previously communicated to the aforementioned senator the express refusal to authorize the entry of any type of animal into the building, in accordance with the current security and civil protection protocols. In the Senate of the Republic Intense work has been done to recognize, defend and promote animal rights, which is why your Presidency does not support in any way the events that occurred and will take the appropriate disciplinary measures with the senator responsible,” said the president of the Senate.

According to Animal Protection Law of Mexico City, in its article 25 prohibits the use of animals to celebrate rites or traditions that affect their well-being.

“Article 25. It is prohibited for any reason: XIII. The use of animals in the celebration of traditional rites and uses that may affect animal well-being.”

They will denounce the senator from Morena

In addition to the disciplinary procedure within the Senate announced by Ana Lilia Rivera, legislator Adolfo Gómez will be denounced by animal protection organizations.