Newly Appointed Mayor of Mexican City Chilpancingo Murdered Within a Week
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October 7, 2024 08:10
chilpancingo - Alejandro Arcos, who was the mayor of Chilpancingo, a city in Mexico with a population of around 280,000, was assassinated just six days after taking office.
Alejandro Arcos, who had been serving as the mayor of Chilpancingo for only six days, was brutally murdered shortly after his appointment. Chilpancingo is a city located in the southwest of Mexico.
The governor of Guerrero, the state where Chilpancingo is situated, confirmed the tragic death of the mayor. Reports circulated on WhatsApp showing images of a decapitated head on a vehicle, which is believed to be that of Arcos, although Reuters has not been able to verify the authenticity of the images.
Guerrero is known for the high number of politicians and journalists who have been assassinated in the region. Senator Alejandro Moreno has requested the national public prosecutor to investigate Arcos's murder, as the state appears to be facing significant governance challenges.