7 October 2024
Mexico mayor murdered days after taking office
Mexican Mayor Alejandro Arcos of Chilpancingo was murdered less than a week after taking office, state authorities announced Sunday. The killing in Guerrero state, where drug cartels fight for control, follows another recent murder of city official Francisco Tapia. The incident highlights ongoing violence against local politicians in Mexico, where over 450,000 people have died in drug-related violence since 2006. President Sheinbaum will unveil her security plan Tuesday.READ FULL