In Mexico, the mayor of a state capital has been killed less than 1 week after he took office
Briefly

Alejandro Arcos' assassination just days after taking office reflects the pervasive violence and instability in Chilpancingo, emblematic of Guerrero state's ongoing drug-related conflicts.
The killing of young public servants such as Arcos and the city council secretary highlights the dangers faced by officials in areas plagued by organized crime and corruption.
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