💨 Abstract

In Veracruz, Mexico, a candidate for mayor, Xóchtil Tress, survived an armed attack that left one woman dead and a man injured. Tress admitted to receiving prior threats and vowed to reinforce security amid fears less than two weeks before the local elections on June 1. Political violence in Mexico remains a significant issue, with frequent attacks on candidates attributed to organized crime.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff