In a tragic turn of events, Mexico is reeling from the shocking death of Mayor Jesús Eduardo Franco of Tancanhuitz municipality in San Luis Potosí state. 💔
On Sunday, local authorities found the mayor and three others shot dead inside a vehicle, sending shockwaves through the community. Mayor Franco was a member of the ruling Morena party, and his untimely passing has left many residents in disbelief.
\"We deeply regret the death of our colleague Eduardo Franco, municipal president of Tancanhuitz,\" Morena party president Rita Rodríguez expressed on X (formerly known as Twitter). \"We ask authorities to reach the ultimate consequences and find those responsible,\" she added.
This heartbreaking incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks targeting local officials in Mexico, highlighting the ongoing challenges the country faces with organized crime. Just last month, reports surfaced about Alejandro Arcos, a mayor in Guerrero state, who was brutally killed less than a week after taking office.
Since 2006, Mexico has been grappling with escalating violence following the government's deployment of the army to combat drug trafficking. Over 450,000 people have been murdered, and thousands more have gone missing, according to official figures. The impact on communities is profound, leaving many seeking answers and longing for peace.
As Mexico mourns the loss of Mayor Franco and the three other victims, there's a collective call for justice and an end to the violence that continues to plague the nation.
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