"Drug Cartels' Influence Grows in Mexico's Elections"

Mexico's drug cartels and gangs are increasingly influencing the country's elections, using violence and intimidation to sway votes and control local politics. This includes targeted assassinations, mass attacks on campaign rallies, and burning ballots. The National Electoral Institute has had to cancel plans for 170 polling places due to security concerns, highlighting the pervasive impact of cartel violence on the democratic process.