Mexican Mayor Assassinated Months After Surviving Attempt

A mayor in Mexico has been shot dead, just six months after surviving a previous assassination attempt. The incident highlights ongoing violence against public officials in the country.

23 Jul, 16:32 — 23 Jul, 16:32

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Mayor shot dead in Mexico months after surviving assassination attempt

Valentín Lavín Romero is the 14th mayor to be murdered since Claudia Sheinbaum became president in 2024 A mayor was shot dead on Wednesday in the Mexican state of Morelos after having survived a previous assassination attempt earlier this year. He is the 14th mayor to be murdered since Claudia Sheinbaum became president in October 2024. Valentín Lavín Romero, who was from the Green party, an ally of the ruling leftwing Morena party, was wounded at the end of January when hitmen shot him at a ...

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