Sanctioned Mexican Election Candidate Protests on 20-Foot Wooden Cross Thomas Burrows - Daily Mail
go to original May 8, 2015

The candidate stares defiantly at her group of supporters in front of her, who displayed placards and signs.

A candidate who was banned from standing in the Mexican local elections protested by crucifying herself on a cross.

Rafaela Orozco Romo, 47, was standing as an independent candidate for the 31 District of Iztapalapa, the poorest borough in Mexico City, in the Federal District Legislative Assembly.

Despite gathering enough signatures to support her application, the National Election Institute prevented her from standing as she had forgotten to submit her expenses.

To make a stand, the aspiring politician crucified herself on a giant 20 foot wooden cross in front of the National Election Institute, in Mexico City.

Wearing no shoes and only white leggings and a cream top, she was tied to the cross for two hours.

She was accompanied by around 40 people carrying signs, who protested against the decision.  

A doctor climbed up to monitor her blood pressure every 15 minutes to ensure her health was in check.

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