Jesús Eduardo Franco, mayor of Tancanhuitz in Mexico’s San Luis Potosí state, and three others were found shot dead inside a vehicle on Sunday. Authorities confirmed the killings, which highlight the persistent organized crime-related violence plaguing local officials.
Outcry from Political Allies
Rita Rodríguez, president of the ruling Morena party, called for justice on social media: \"We ask authorities to reach the ultimate consequences and find those responsible.\" Franco’s death adds to a grim tally: over 450,000 murders have occurred since Mexico’s 2006 anti-drug military campaign.
Wave of Targeted Attacks
Last month, Alejandro Arcos, a Guerrero state mayor, was brutally decapitated just days into his term. Such attacks underscore the dangers faced by public figures in regions dominated by cartel rivalries. With thousands missing or dead, Mexico’s security crisis remains a critical challenge.
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With thousands missing or dead, Mexico’s security crisis remains a critical challenge.
