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crimepolitics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Mexican City's Mayoral Candidates Assassinated in Rapid Succession"

Two mayoral candidates in Maravatío, Mexico, were shot dead within hours of each other, raising concerns about the upcoming national elections being the most violent in the country's history. The killings are believed to be linked to organized crime, with drug cartels exerting influence over local politics. The violence has instilled fear and powerlessness among residents, leading to doubts about the effectiveness of voting and the impact on democracy at the local level.

via The Associated Press|

#crimepolitics #drug-cartels #mayoral-elections

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Supreme Court Condemns Election Misconduct in Chandigarh Mayor Polls

The Supreme Court criticized the conduct of the returning officer in the Chandigarh mayoral elections, stating that it will not allow democracy to be undermined. The court directed the preservation of all election records and summoned the officer to appear in court after video evidence showed tampering with ballot papers. The plea was filed by the common mayoral candidate of AAP and Congress, who alleged vote rigging after losing to the BJP candidate. The court deferred a crucial meeting of the corporation and expressed concern over the purity and sanctity of the election process.

via Hindustan Times|

#chandigarh #democracy #mayoral-elections

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"New Hampshire's Municipal Elections: Voters Choose New Mayors and Embrace Electronic Voter Check-In"

Voters in New Hampshire will be electing new mayors in at least four and potentially up to eight of the state's 13 cities on Tuesday. Incumbent mayors in Manchester, Concord, Keene, and Somersworth have decided not to seek reelection, while contested races are taking place in Nashua, Rochester, Portsmouth, and Berlin. The most closely watched race is in Manchester, where Jay Ruais and Kevin Cavanaugh are competing for the position. The mayoral races in Concord, Keene, and Somersworth are also wide open.

via The Boston Globe|

#concord #manchester #mayoral-elections

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NATO prepares to send additional troops to Kosovo amid ongoing tensions.

Nato is prepared to send more troops to Kosovo after unrest following the appointment of ethnic Albanian mayors to majority-Serb areas. Serbia and Pristina have blamed each other for the violence, with Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic calling for the mayors' removal. The US has also criticised their installation, which came after Serb residents boycotted local polls. Kosovo declared independence in 2008 but Serbia does not recognise it.

via BBC|

#ethnic-tensions #kosovo #mayoral-elections