Foreign News
A tragic scene unfolded Sunday night in Texistepec, Veracruz, Mexico, as mayoral candidate Yesenia Lara Gutiérrez was shot dead during a live-streamed campaign rally.
Gutiérrez, a member of the ruling Morena party, was among four people killed when gunmen opened fire on the crowd. At least three others were injured.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has condemned the attack and assured federal support for investigations.
Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle vowed to bring the killers to justice, calling the murder cowardly.
Political violence continues to plague Mexico, with over 600 attacks recorded in 2024 alone. Investigations are ongoing.
