Minibus driver crashes into crowd at pro-life rally in Mexico, injuring 16

by Diego Lopez Marina

Puebla, Mexico, October 28, 2024 / 3:35 p.m

Guadalajara city authorities said police arrested a man who allegedly stole a van near the city’s cathedral and, trying to escape, drove into the atrium in front of the church and plowed into people gathered there for a pro-life event. . Now the man is in police custody.

A total of 16 people, including adults, youth and children, received various injuries, including fractures, multiple bruises, sprained ligaments and burns.

On October 27, the city authorities reported that all patients who were treated at the MLS have already been discharged, and three continue to receive medical care in private hospitals, “remaining under supervision and their condition is stable.”

Cardinal Francisco Robles, Archbishop of Guadalajara, prayed for the speedy recovery of the 16 people injured in the October 26 incident during the celebration of the fourth edition of the Day for the Protection of Women and Life.

“I pray to God and to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Theotokos of Sapopansk, for their speedy and complete recovery, as well as for comfort and strength for their families in these difficult moments,” the cardinal prayed in a Facebook post on October 27.

The Mexican cardinal said he was closely following the progress of each of the wounded faithful in their recovery, “with the hope placed in divine providence that they will soon return to their (normal) activities.”

Robles said he was fully confident “that the relevant authorities will follow this case to determine all the circumstances of what happened.”

The Archdiocese of Guadalajara also issued a statement mourning what happened and calling for justice for the victims. The archdiocese expressed gratitude for the fact that no one died and, relying on God’s protection, asked the community to remain in prayer.

This story was first published from ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It was translated and adapted by CNA.

Diego López Marina holds a degree in Communication Sciences with a specialization in Journalism from the University of San Martín de Porres (Peru). He started his professional career in 2015 as the editor of the journalism archive department of Diario El Comercio. In 2016, he started working as a writer for ACI Prensa, and since 2018 he has been working as a web editor.