Five assassins killed San Mateo Piñas Mayor Lilia Gema García Soto on a Sunday morning. The five men, dressed in black and on motorcycles, fired 60 rounds, leaving her dead. García Soto was the first woman elected mayor and was investigative of corruption in the town. Her death reflects a disturbing trend in Mexico as mayors increasingly confront violence linked to powerful cartels. A report indicates Mexico is the world's most hazardous country for local elected officials, with 342 violent incidents reported in 2024 and 50 politically motivated murders in early 2025.
The murder of Lilia Gema García Soto in San Mateo Piñas exemplifies the extreme dangers faced by mayors in Mexico, driven by rampant violence and corruption.
Mexico has become the world's most dangerous country for elected officials, with 342 violent incidents reported in 2024, showing a grim trend in political assassinations.
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