Huamantla race organizer identified after elder knocked down near finish line

During the fourth "Carrera de Colores" held on August 2, 2026 in Huamantla, Tlaxcala, an elderly participant known as Don José was pushed by a race staff member just before the finish line and fell, sustaining a shoulder injury. A video of the incident quickly spread on social media, prompting widespread criticism and calls for accountability.

Following the viral backlash, authorities and netizens identified the individual who pushed Don José as Ricardo Romero Corona, a journalist who graduated from the Tecnológico de Monterrey and was serving as an organizer for the event. Romero Corona publicly apologized for his actions. The episode highlighted concerns over safety and conduct at public festivals in Mexico.