"Back-to-Back Murders: Two Mayoral Candidates Assassinated in Mexican City"
Two mayoral candidates in the Mexican town of Maravatio, from opposing political parties, were found dead in their vehicles with gunshot wounds just hours apart. The killings come amidst a surge in political violence leading up to the June 2 elections, with eight candidates killed since last September. Criminal organizations are known to intimidate and intervene violently in election processes, particularly at the municipal level, due to their links with law enforcement and the local economy. The Mexican government is working to curb the violence ahead of the 2024 elections, as more than 100 million Mexicans prepare to vote in general elections for over 20,000 positions.
