Jerez de los Caballeros declares mourning after death of 12-year-old boy

The municipality of Jerez de los Caballeros in Extremadura has declared three days of official mourning following the death of a 12-year-old boy. The child's body was discovered yesterday afternoon in his home.

According to a preliminary report from the Guardia Civil, there is currently no evidence of third-party involvement in the death. However, an investigation remains open as authorities await autopsy results to determine the exact circumstances. José Luis Quintana, the Government Delegate in Extremadura, described the situation as “delicate” due to the age of the minor.

In response to the tragedy, Mayor Raúl Gordillo signed a resolution to fly flags at half-mast on all municipal public buildings. All official events scheduled for the weekend have been suspended, including the IV Feria Cofrade de Jerez de los Caballeros. The local community and various associations have expressed solidarity and condolences to the grieving family.