Mayoral Candidate Assassinated in Mexico Amid Rising Political Violence

The killing of Gisela Gaytán in Celaya highlights the surge in electoral violence and raises concerns over candidate security.

Gisela Gaytán, a mayoral candidate in Celaya, Mexico, was fatally shot during a campaign event, highlighting the surge in political violence ahead of the country's general elections.
The attack occurred despite Gaytán's requests for security, raising questions about the protection of candidates and the government's response to such threats.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed regret over the killings but did not announce any increase in security measures for politicians.
The violence is part of a broader trend of electoral violence in Mexico, with a significant increase in attacks on political figures in recent years.
Observers attribute the violence to organized crime's attempt to influence local politics, particularly at the municipal level, where control can facilitate criminal activities.