Tragedy struck the city of Mexico on Sunday as the body of mayor in Mexico’s central San Luis Potosi state, Jesús Eduardo Franco of the ruling Morena party, along with three other individuals, were discovered in a vehicle.
According to local authorities, the victims, including Franco, who served as the Municipal President of Tancanhuitz, were discovered lifeless inside a vehicle.
“We deeply regret the death of our colleague Eduardo Franco, Municipal President of Tancanhuitz,” the State prosecutor’s office said.
In a statement shared on X. Morena party president Rita Rodríguez expressed sadness. She further urged authorities “to reach the ultimate consequences and find those responsible.”
According to AFP, this incident adds to a troubling wave of violence targeting local officials in Mexico, often linked to organized crime. Just last month, local media reported the brutal killing of Alejandro Arcos, a mayor in southern Guerrero state.
“Arcos was decapitated less than a week after taking office, with his head found atop a pickup truck.
“Since the Mexican Government initiated military operations against drug cartels in 2006, more than 450,000 people have been murdered. While thousands remain missing, official statistics reveal.
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