Brutal Assault of Fruit Vendor Sparks Outrage, Arson in Tehuacán

A fruit vendor in Tehuacán, Puebla, Mexico, was brutally attacked on May 22, 2025, by two men who were later identified as father and son. The assault, captured on video, shows the men repeatedly striking the vendor, leaving him unconscious on the ground. "They beat him brutally," stated a witness speaking to ADN40. The incident sparked outrage among neighbors who, after witnessing the vendor left injured, retaliated by setting fire to the attackers' house. Police arrived on the scene and rescued the mother and wife of the aggressors, who were not present at the time of the attack. The authorities are investigating the assault and the subsequent arson. This incident highlights the need for stronger community safety measures and a thorough investigation into the motivations behind such violence.