Veracruz, Mexico will hold mayoral elections on June 1st, but a shocking shooting incident occurred on the first day of the campaign. Anuar Valencia, the mayor candidate nominated by the ruling party "National Regeneration Movement" (MORENA), was fired upon and killed by over 20 gunmen at the campaign headquarters. Five others were injured.
According to reports from The Associated Press, on the 29th local time, Coxquihui Mayor candidate Valencia was preparing to participate in a street parade when over 20 armed individuals suddenly stormed his campaign headquarters and opened fire. Local prosecutors confirmed that Valencia was killed on the spot.
The local prosecutor's office confirmed the incident, stating that five others were injured, including two minors, and the case is still under investigation.
Veracruz, located along the Gulf of Mexico, has long been plagued by drug smuggling and gang violence, making political figures target of attacks is not uncommon.
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