U.S. couple shot dead in Mexico; attacks surge despite presidential efforts to curb violence.

A U.S. couple, Rafael C., 53, and Gloria A., 50, were fatally shot in their pickup truck in the Mexican state of Michoacán, known for high levels of violence. Gloria died at the scene while Rafael succumbed to his injuries in a hospital. Both were U.S. citizens with family in the area. The motive for the attack remains unclear. The incident occurred shortly after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met with security officials to address the country’s violent crime wave.

December 13, 2024
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