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Spanish Farming Activist David Lafoz Found Dead at 27

Authorities have launched an inquiry into his sudden death on his Campo de Belchite farm following official condolences from AEGA.

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David Lafoz apostó por quedarse en su pueblo y dedicarse al sector primario.
La asociación AEGA ha emitido un sentido comunicado por la muerte del joven de 27 años

Overview

  • His body was found before dawn on July 9 in a farm outbuilding in Campo de Belchite, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death.
  • AEGA described Lafoz as the embodiment of farmers’ resilience and offered condolences in a formal mourning statement.
  • Tributes flooded social media as colleagues and community members mourned the loss of one of the sector’s most visible voices.
  • Lafoz rose to national prominence in February 2024 when he drove his tractor to the front line of protests at Zaragoza’s Aljafería palace.
  • He led a volunteer convoy to clear debris in Catarroja, Valencia, after the October 2024 DANA floods, demonstrating solidarity beyond his home region.