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Morena Lawmaker Zenyazen Escobar Found Dead in Veracruz Car

An open probe that has not ruled out homicide or suicide raises fresh questions about organized‑crime risks to Mexico’s elections.

Senate Approves Bill Letting Nigeria’s States Create Their Own Police

Two Staffers for Colombian Candidate De la Espriella Killed in Meta

Former Colombian Mayor and Aide Killed in Meta During Election Campaign

Two Arrested in Noapara BJP Leader’s House Shooting Get 10-Day Police Custody

TMC Worker Shot in Halisahar on Final Campaign Day, Critically Injured

Kannur Post-Poll Attacks Trigger Police Crackdown, CCTV Deployment

Assam Congress Candidate Injured in Campaign Attack That Party Ties to BJP Supporters

Police Necropsy Rules Out Homicide in Death of Candidate Gilbert Infante

Mud Diapir Erupts in San Juan de Urabá With No Injuries Reported

ANC Branch Convener Sipho Simiso Dlamini Killed in Umgababa Shooting

Bangladesh Vote Proceeds After Two Killings of Hindu Men

Bangladesh Launches Security Crackdown After Shooting of Election Candidate

Tanzania’s Independence Day Quiet as Security Lockdown Stymies Protest Calls

Hassan Orders Inquiry Into Tanzania’s Post‑Election Killings

Gunmen Kill 1 at BNP Rally as Bangladesh's 2026 Campaign Opens

Brain Hemorrhage Leaves Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe in Critical Condition

Authorities Charge Second Suspect in Shooting of Miguel Uribe Turbay

Authorities Point to Cartel Plot in Attempted Assassination of Miguel Uribe

Presidential Hopeful Miguel Uribe in Critical Condition After Bogotá Shooting