Overview
- Attackers fired more than 20 shots at Rancho El Parcero on the Transístmica between Jáltipan and Acayucan, damaging the facade.
- Gildardo Maldonado was in Xalapa on transition business at the time of the shooting, and authorities reported no injuries.
- The mayor-elect filed a criminal complaint with the Veracruz State Attorney General’s regional office in Acayucan.
- Army, National Guard and state police conducted patrols and a security operation after the attack, with no detentions reported.
- Maldonado renewed his request to the state SSP for protection, noting his campaign security was withdrawn and citing recent attacks on other politicians.