Mexico faces a grim start to its election season, with a significant rise in attacks on political figures. Already, 33 politicians, many vying for June 2nd election roles, have been killed in early 2024. This violence, escalating with each election, might lead to the country’s most turbulent voting period. Notably, two mayoral candidates in Maravatío, […]
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