Trujillo Man Jailed for Dog Killing: Three-Month Detention Sparks Animal Rights Debate

In Trujillo, Peru, a man faces three months of preventive detention for the killing of a dog. The incident, which occurred last Sunday, sparked outrage and prompted swift action by the local authorities. Lili Serna, from the Trujillo Animal Defense, stated, "We expect a condemnatory sentence of more than five years, perhaps six, to set a precedent." The accused claimed the dog was his and that he acted because it had eaten his food. However, this explanation didn't sway the court. The judge, Gilmer Barbosa Hernandez, considered the fulfillment of the three requirements of Article 268 of the Penal Procedural Code. This case highlights the growing concern over animal cruelty in Peru and the determination of animal rights advocates to pursue justice. The three-month preventive detention marks a significant step towards achieving that goal.