Organized crime attacks on local candidates raise fears Mexico may face its bloodiest elections ever
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Mourners attended the wake of mayoral candidate Armando Perez in Maravatio, Michoacan state, Mexico, on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Perez, a member of the opposition National Action Party, and another mayoral hopeful for Maravito were both fatally shot the previous day within hours of each other (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)An officer rideson a police vehicle past the City Hall in Maravatio, Michoacan state, Mexico, on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Two mayoral hopefuls in this city were gunned down the previous day within hours of each other. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)A man loads lemon onto a truck in Maravatio, Michoacan state, Mexico, on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Two mayoral hopefuls in this city were gunned down the previous day within hours of each other. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)Pedestrians walk in Maravatio, Michoacan state, Mexico,Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Two mayoral hopefuls in this city were gunned down the previous day within hours of each other. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)Police guard the City Hall in Maravatio, Michoacan state, Mexico, on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Two mayoral hopefuls in this city were gunned down the previous day within hours of each other. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)A woman walks in Maravatio, Michoacan state, Mexico,Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Two mayoral hopefuls in this city were gunned down the previous day within hours of each other. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)A municipal police officer stands guard in Maravatio, Michoacan state, Mexico, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Two mayoral hopefuls in this city were gunned down the previous day within hours of each other, ahead of the June 2 national elections. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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Mourners attended the wake of mayoral candidate Armando Perez in Maravatio, Michoacan state, Mexico, on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Perez, a member of the opposition National Action Party, and another mayoral hopeful for Maravito were both fatally shot the previous day within hours of each other (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)