Former Official's Santería Ritual Confession Sparks Outrage in Guadalajara

Guadalajara, Mexico – A former Guadalajara City Council employee, Naomi Sofía Figueroa Álvarez, recently ignited a firestorm of controversy by confessing to participating in a Santería ritual where a dog was sacrificed. In a video posted to social media, Álvarez stated, "Tuve que hacer un sacrificio muy grande," (I had to make a very big sacrifice). The video quickly went viral, prompting outrage and sparking a debate about animal rights and religious practices. The municipality of Guadalajara subsequently released a statement clarifying that Álvarez was no longer employed by the city government at the time of the incident. The controversy also highlighted the role of social media in disseminating sensitive information and its impact on public perception.