Bloodstained Mexico's Ballots: Over 40 Killed In Most Violent Elections Since 2018

Mexico is enduring one of its bloodiest election seasons in recent history, with the murders of 37 political candidates since June 2023.

As the nation approaches its presidential election on Sunday, the violence shows no signs of abating.

This week alone saw the assassination of two mayoral candidates, highlighting the perilous environment for those involved in politics.

The latest victims, José Alfredo Cabrera and Ricardo Arizmendi, were both mayoral candidates.

Cabrera was gunned down on May 29 in Coyuca de Benítez, Guerrero, while walking towards the podium to deliver his closing campaign speech.

Arizmendi was killed on May 28 in his office in Cuautla, Morelos, having been shot five times in the head.

No arrests have been made in connection.

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