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Mexico's political violence deepens, assassinations increase
(MENAFN) Political violence in Mexico reared its grim head once again as the mayor of a town in western Mexico fell victim to assassination, just 24 hours after Claudia Sheinbaum's presidential election victory. Yolanda Sanchez Figueroa, the mayor of Cotija, was tragically killed in the attack, confirmed local authorities in the state of Michoacan. The region's Ministry of the Interior condemned the heinous act and announced the deployment of security forces to apprehend the perpetrators.
Sanchez's tenure as mayor was marked by challenges, including a harrowing incident last September when she was kidnapped for three days near Guadalajara. Despite the risks, Sanchez, a member of the National Action Party, assumed office in 2021, driven by her commitment to public service and community development. However, her efforts were met with violent opposition when armed assailants ambushed her in the street, riding in a pickup truck.
Reports from police sources and local media suggest a possible link between the perpetrators of the attack and the Jalisco Nueva Generation gang, notorious for its involvement in organized crime and violence. Allegations indicate that the gang targeted Sanchez due to her resistance against their control over the municipal police force. The incident underscores the pervasive influence of criminal organizations in local governance and the grave threats faced by those who challenge their authority.
Sanchez's assassination adds to a concerning trend of political violence leading up to municipal elections in Mexico. Just days before her tragic death, Jorge Huerta Cabrera, a candidate for membership in the municipal council of Isocar de Matamoros, was fatally shot, while his wife and aide were injured in the attack. Their fate joins that of more than twenty other candidates who have fallen victim to violence in the lead-up to the elections, highlighting the pervasive insecurity and challenges facing Mexico's political landscape.
Sanchez's tenure as mayor was marked by challenges, including a harrowing incident last September when she was kidnapped for three days near Guadalajara. Despite the risks, Sanchez, a member of the National Action Party, assumed office in 2021, driven by her commitment to public service and community development. However, her efforts were met with violent opposition when armed assailants ambushed her in the street, riding in a pickup truck.
Reports from police sources and local media suggest a possible link between the perpetrators of the attack and the Jalisco Nueva Generation gang, notorious for its involvement in organized crime and violence. Allegations indicate that the gang targeted Sanchez due to her resistance against their control over the municipal police force. The incident underscores the pervasive influence of criminal organizations in local governance and the grave threats faced by those who challenge their authority.
Sanchez's assassination adds to a concerning trend of political violence leading up to municipal elections in Mexico. Just days before her tragic death, Jorge Huerta Cabrera, a candidate for membership in the municipal council of Isocar de Matamoros, was fatally shot, while his wife and aide were injured in the attack. Their fate joins that of more than twenty other candidates who have fallen victim to violence in the lead-up to the elections, highlighting the pervasive insecurity and challenges facing Mexico's political landscape.
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