Violence and Assassinations Mar Mexico's Historic Elections
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Mexico's drug cartels and gangs are increasingly influencing elections, using violence and intimidation to sway votes and support their preferred candidates. This includes targeted assassinations, mass attacks on campaign rallies, and destruction of 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.
- Mexico’s drug cartels and gangs appear to be playing a wider role in Sunday’s elections than before The Hill
- Mayoral candidate in Mexico assassinated at campaign stop CNN
- Political violence persists in Mexico just days before its historic election NBC News
- Mexico's elections clouded by violence again on last day of campaigning NPR
- Mayoral hopeful's murder in Mexico captured on camera — the 23rd candidate killed before the elections CBS News
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