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October 7, 2024

Mexican President Vows to Reduce Gang Violence After Mayor Is Killed Days After Taking Office
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In Mexico, the new mayor of Chilpancingo, capital of Guerrero state, was
murdered Sunday, just days after taking office. Alejandro Arcos's death
came three days after the city's new secretary, Francisco Tapia, was
shot dead. At least six candidates for public office in Mexico were
killed in the lead-up to this year's June elections. Mexico's new
president, Claudia Sheinbaum, who was inaugurated a week ago, has vowed
to take on the homicide crisis and organized crime.


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