Influencer ’El Potro’ Repairs Pothole Linked to Fatal Shooting of Ice Cream Vendor in Guanajuato
Urireo, guanajuato – Influencer Manuel Cantú, known as “El Potro,” traveled to Urireo, Salvatierra, Guanajuato, to personally repair a dangerous pothole on a road were local ice cream vendor Don Nico was shot while livestreaming a Facebook broadcast denouncing its condition. Don Nico died days later from his injuries.
“Today we covered the pothole that a brave citizen reported in the community of Urireo,Guanajuato. Your voice should not remain silent, because fear cannot cover the truth,” El Potro stated in a video posted to social media, showing him patching the road.
the incident gained widespread attention after Don Nico was attacked with gunfire while broadcasting live about the dilapidated state of the roadway. His broadcast highlighted the dangers posed by the neglected infrastructure.
Following El Potro’s actions,the Salvatierra Government issued a statement claiming municipal personnel had already been working on the repair and that El Potro simply requested to film the process while assisting. “During the work, the influencer Manuel Cantú, known as The Foal, requested staff support to record a video in which he participated by helping to cover one of the potholes,” the statement read.
The government’s claim sparked immediate backlash online, with many users accusing the management of opportunistically taking credit for the repair onyl after being publicly challenged by El Potro. ”El Potro didn’t help, don’t be confused. HE WENT TO COVER THE POTHOLE THAT THEY SHOWED TO THEM; IF YOU HAD WANTED, you had months to cover it up,” one prominent social media comment stated, reflecting widespread anger among Urireo residents.
El potro’s visit to Urireo is part of a broader effort to highlight dangerous road conditions across Mexico, as he stated in a previous video, “Here the route begins, ‘El Potro’ will continue in CDMX.” He has gained a following for personally addressing infrastructure issues and bringing attention to neglected areas.