Over 20 politicians lost their lives: Election violence in Mexico reaches a new high.
Havoc ensued among the crowd as three individuals sustained injuries and two others were detained, recounted witnesses. The supposed culprit was reportedly assassinated by authorities prior to being apprehended. Guerrero, a state in southern Mexico, is known for being severely affected by crime organizations.
During the political campaigns, violence against politicians garnered significant attention. Mexico's Security Minister, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, stated that 22 local politicians have been slain since September, making Cabrera the 23rd casualty. Multiple non-governmental organizations reported up to 30 assassinated candidates.
On Sunday, nearly 100 million citizens will have the opportunity to vote for the president, both houses of parliament, several governor positions, and various local offices.
A woman seems likely to be elected as the country's leader for the first time. The leading contender in the polls is Claudia Sheinbaum, a nominee from the party of current president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The 61-year-old ex-mayor of Mexico City stated she would continue her mentor's reforms. President López Obrador concentrated his social programs predominantly on the lower-income population.
In the battle against the escalating organized crime, the left-wing leader endeavors to address the root causes and refers to his policy as "Hugs rather than Bullets."
Challenger Xochitl Gálvez, a former Senator, pushes for a more stringent approach toward the cartels. "You'll have a fearless president who stands up to crime," she proclaimed during her final campaign event.
Gálvez criticized President López Obrador's strategy as "Hugs for criminals and bullets for civilians." Polls indicate that she ranks second with 36%.
On election day, approximately 27,000 soldiers and members of the National Guard will guarantee safety.
For many years, criminal gangs have been engaged in a power struggle over the drug trade between the United States and Mexico. According to official data, 1,890 fatalities transpired due to confrontations between drug cartels in the previous year.
Since the contentious military intervention against drug cartels in 2006, more than 450,000 people have been murdered in Mexico, with an additional 100,000 presumed missing.
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The public prosecutor's office in Guerrero is investigating the murder of Cabrera, one of the 23 politicians killed during Mexico's election campaign. Xóchitl Gálvez, a challenger in the election, criticized President López Obrador's approach to crime, labeling it as "Hugs for criminals and bullets for civilians." Despite the high level of violence, nearly 100 million citizens are scheduled to vote on Sunday, with measures such as 27,000 soldiers and National Guard members ensuring safety. During her final campaign event, Gálvez, a former Senator, promised to be a fearless president who would stand up to crime.
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