Mexican Couple Killed by Mob After Witchcraft Accusations
A couple were killed by a mob in Las Tacitas, Chiapas State, Mexico, after residents accused them of witchcraft. Local reports say the pair, who belonged to the Maya Tseltal community, were taken from their home, held for hours and assaulted before the attack. The allegations reportedly followed illnesses among people who had sought help from the man, a traditional healer. Another account linked the accusations to the death of a community official. Prosecutors have opened a murder investigation and say they are working to identify those responsible. The victims have been identified in local reports as Nicolás, believed to be about 50, and Irma, although authorities have not formally confirmed their identities or reports that the woman was pregnant. Human-rights officials condemned the killings and called for a thorough investigation.
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