Claudia Sheinbaum Confronted by Masked Men in Chiapas Amid Presidential Campaign

The incident underscores deep public concern over violence and cartel control in southern Mexico.

While campaigning in Chiapas, front-runner Claudia Sheinbaum was stopped by masked men pleading for action against cartel violence.
The men, identifying as locals, expressed their desperation over the government's failure to secure the region.
Sheinbaum listened calmly and continued her journey, later downplaying the event's significance.
The confrontation highlights the challenges facing Mexico's next president in addressing organized crime and regional instability.
Sheinbaum leads the polls significantly, indicating a potential shift in leadership style from her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.