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.
