CNN:
Chilpancingo is the capital of Guerrero, a state with a reputation for violent crime which is also home to the tourist hot spot Acapulco
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During campaign season, at least 34 political candidates were assassinated by criminal organizations
NYPost has the graphic details on the murder. Also:
The city’s previous mayor . . . was videotaped allegedly holding a meeting with leaders of the gangs at a restaurant. She was subsequently expelled from her party, which gave [her just-killed replacement] the opening to run.