13.05.2025 18:01
Yesenia Lara Gutierrez, who is running for mayor in the town of Texistepec in the state of Veracruz, Mexico, was shot during a live broadcast. In the attack, Gutierrez and three others lost their lives, while three others were injured.
The election campaign march held on Sunday evening in the town of Texistepec, located in the Veracruz state of Mexico, turned bloody.
THE MAYORAL CANDIDATE WAS KILLED LIVE ON AIR Yesenia Lara Gutierrez, who was running for mayor, walked through the streets greeting the public. Those moments were also broadcast live on Gutierrez's social media account. According to the footage, a smiling crowd that was cheering suddenly began to flee when gunshots were heard. After 20 gunshots, Gutierrez was seen lying on the ground in a pool of blood in the empty area. In addition to Gutierrez, three others lost their lives as a result of the attack. Additionally, three people were injured.
FEDERAL SUPPORT WILL BE PROVIDED Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated in her remarks regarding the incident that federal support would be provided to the Veracruz state government to find the perpetrators. Gutierrez, who was killed in the armed attack, was a candidate from the ruling Morena Party, to which Sheinbaum also belongs.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum "NO OFFICE OR POSITION IS MORE VALUABLE THAN A HUMAN LIFE" Veracruz Governor Rocio Nahle also stated in her remarks, "No office or position is more valuable than a human life. We will find those responsible for the death of the Morena candidate and her supporters in Texistepec."
Veracruz Governor Rocio Nahle THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME In Mexico, attacks on candidates during election periods are seen as a common occurrence. A total of 661 attacks targeting people and facilities were carried out before the elections held last year. Most of the victims were mayors or candidates.