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April 3, 2024

Mayoral Candidate in Mexico Assassinated While Campaigning in Celaya
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A mayoral candidate in Mexico was assassinated Monday at a campaign
event in the city of Celaya in the state of Guanajuato. Bertha Gisela
Gaytán was shot dead shortly after she outlined her plans to increase
security in the city.

Bertha Gisela Gaytán: "The citizens are with us and look after us. Of
course, we will have security protocols, which the legal department of
the party in the state is reviewing."

Gisela Gaytán was a member of the ruling Morena party. The Associated
Press reports at least 15 political candidates have been killed in
Mexico since January ahead of nationwide elections on June 2.


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