Second mayoral candidate killed in Mexico’s Veracruz state ahead of June 1 elections
- Yesenia Lara, who represented Morena in the race for Texistepec's mayoral office, was fatally shot on Sunday evening during a campaign event, along with three of her supporters.
- The attack occurred amid a surge in violence targeting local politicians linked to cartel conflicts during Mexico's ongoing election cycle.
- State officials reported four killed and three wounded, while video footage captured about 20 gunshots as the campaign event turned chaotic.
- Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle vowed to bring those behind the brutal killing of the Morena candidate and her supporters to justice, while President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that investigations are underway, though the motive remains unknown.
- The killing underscores persistent threats to political candidates in Mexico, with authorities promising action against frequent violence linked to drug cartels and corruption.
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Mexican Mayoral Candidate Shot Dead at Campaign Rally Ahead of June 1 Election
In Mexico, a mayoral candidate and four of her supporters were killed Sunday when shots rang out at a campaign rally in the eastern state of Veracruz. Yesenia Lara Gutiérrez was running for mayor of Texistepec in Mexico’s June 1 election as a member of the Morena party. Witnesses reported hearing about 20 gunshots. Rosalba: “A very cruel injustice, right? Texistepec used to be peaceful. Now look at the result. So much injustice, so many killings…
Gunfire captured on stream as Mexican mayoral candidate, 3 others killed
Editor's note: The above video includes clips from the livestream of the campaign event where the shooting took place. A Mexican mayoral candidate and her daughter were among the four people shot and killed after gunfire erupted during a Facebook livestream of a campaign event on Sunday, May 11. Three people were also injured in the attack. The deadly shooting happened in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz. Police identified the candidate as…
In the Mexican state of Veracruz, unknown people killed a candidate for mayor during a live campaign event. It was already the second murder of a candidate for mayor in the state.
Three people were killed along with the woman.
Yesenia Lara Gutiérrez and three supporters were killed in a shooting in the state of Veracruz. Violence against politicians is common in Mexico.
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