Mexican Mayor Beheaded Amid Rising Political Violence

Mayor Alejandro Arcos was murdered just days after taking office, highlighting the escalating threat from drug cartels against local officials.

Four mayors in Mexico have requested federal protection following the murder of Mayor Alejandro Arcos in Guerrero State.
Arcos was beheaded a week after assuming office, with his death linked to ongoing turf wars between rival drug cartels, the Ardillos and the Tlacos.
The murder follows the deaths of other politicians in the region, with 24 politicians killed during the recent electoral process.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has ruled out a new war on drugs, focusing instead on addressing the root causes of crime through social policy.
Mexico remains one of the most dangerous countries for politicians, with high levels of impunity for crimes against public officials.