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Mexican mayor murdered days after starting job

Oct 9, 2024 | World

October 9, 2024

Alejandro Arcos, the mayor of Chilpancingo, Guerrero, was found decapitated, days after taking office. His murder intensifies pressure on President Claudia Sheinbaum’s new administration to address cartel-related violence. Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch confirmed that Arcos was traveling alone for a meeting with members of the Los Ardillos gang when he was killed. Guerrero, known for its opium poppy production, is contested by numerous drug-trafficking gangs. Arcos’s murder follows the killing of another municipal official days earlier. In response, Sheinbaum emphasized a focus on crime prevention and intelligence, rejecting hardline tactics.

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