Mayor Alejandro Arcos of Chilpancingo, Guerrero was assassinated, following the murder of city secretary Francisco Tapia.

Alejandro Arcos, mayor of Chilpancingo, Guerrero, was assassinated just six days after taking office, following the murder of city secretary Francisco Tapia days earlier. Guerrero is notorious for drug cartel violence, making it one of the deadliest regions for public officials. Governor Evelyn Salgado confirmed the murders, prompting calls for federal investigation. Over 450,000 people have been killed in Mexico since 2006 due to drug-related violence.

October 07, 2024
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