Outrage in Oaxaca: Underage Children Forced into Marriage and Alcohol Consumption

Child Marriage and Forced Intoxication at Oaxaca Wedding Exposes Systemic Failure in Mexico A disturbing video from San Juan Yosocuta, Oaxaca, Mexico, has brought to light the appalling practice of child marriage and forced alcohol consumption at a recent wedding. The video, shared by Azteca Noticias, shows underage children, allegedly minors, participating in the ceremony. One segment shows a young boy being forced to drink beer by adults present at the event. Another shows the young bride and groom cutting their wedding cake. "This country is failing the future of Mexico," states Uriel Estrada in the video, a commentator for Azteca Noticias. He points out that not only are the children being forced into marriage but also forced to drink alcohol. The video also shows other children being given alcoholic beverages. The lack of intervention from authorities, including the DIF (National System for Integral Family Development), the state government, and the prosecution, is particularly alarming. This inaction highlights a systemic failure to protect vulnerable children from harmful traditional practices. The video concludes with a plea for action to prevent such abuses and protect the future of Mexico's children. The event took place in a rural community where poverty and neglect are prevalent, contributing factors to the perpetuation of such customs.