Violence Against Politicians Surges Ahead of Mexico’s Electoral Season
A total of fourteen individuals involved in the electoral process have been murdered within the first two months on 2024
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Another Member of Monreal Ávila Family Murdered
Just three days after a member of one of Mexico’s leading political families, the Monreal Ávila clan, was shot to death in the central state of Zacatecas, a second member of the family was murdered in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, on Saturday
Read moreMore Turbulence Ahead, Keep Those Seatbelts Buckled
Global commentators have suggested that the political wildcard for 2024 will be the United States
Read moreMexicans Are Hoping for a President Who Will Fight Crime
Organized crime groups in Mexico now have about 175,000 members – making them the fifth-biggest employer in the country
Read moreAt Least 13 Police Officers Gunned Down in Guerrero
Guerrero is one of the Mexican states most affected by the violence of criminal groups, which in recent months have intensified their attacks against security agencies combatting them
Read more16 Soldiers Detained in Connection with Nuevo Laredo Executions
All 16 suspects have been sent to Military Camp Number 1 to await a court-martial trial, Sedena said in a written statement
Read moreVideo Surfaces of Mexican Military Killing Four Youths Execution Style
The video seemed to confirm what witnesses of the May 18 killings had claimed, that the five victims had been drugged from their black pick-up truck by soldiers after having crashed, and then forced to kneel as the officers shot them in the back of the head
Read more10 Murdered, Nine Wounded in Ensenada Car Show Shootout
In one video, several men with rifles are seen firing at one of the cars taking part in the rally as spectators flee in terror
Read moreCanadian Shot Dead in Oaxaca, Second Foreigner Killed in State This Week
The two murders follow a surge of other tourist deaths this year in Mexico, including along the Riviera Maya in the Caribbean state of Quintana Roo
Read moreManhunt Continues for Mexican National Accused of Killing Five in Texas
Authorities are offering up to $80,000 for information leading to his capture
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