Mexican Woman Mayor Assassinated After Historic Female Presidential Win

Yolanda Sánchez Figueroa, the mayor of Cotija in Michoacán, Mexico, was shot dead along with her bodyguard just hours after Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as Mexico's first female president. The incident highlights the rampant violence against politicians in Mexico, which saw numerous candidates killed during the election season. Sheinbaum, who will take office on October 1, faces significant challenges including gang violence, high homicide rates, and widespread femicide. Authorities have launched an investigation and a security operation to find those responsible for the attack.