Alejandro Martínez had received so many threats that the Mexican government appointed him protection. On Sunday, he was shot and killed and his bodyguards wounded.
Tag: Guanajuato (Mexico)
One of the Deadliest Jobs in Mexico: Running for Office
The assassination of Gisela Gaytán shocked Mexico. She was among dozens of aspirants for public office killed in recent months.
She Looked for Her Missing Brother. Now, People Are Looking for Her.
The violent abduction of volunteer searcher Lorenza Cano is yet another fresh wound for the hundreds of mothers looking for Mexico’s missing.
A Wave of Violence Terrorizes Mexico as Criminals Kill With Impunity
The latest killings have left dozens of Mexicans dead and few held accountable despite insecurity being the public’s top priority going into next year’s presidential election.
Meet the Roving Veterinarians Caring for Mexico’s Rural Horses
Horses, donkeys and mules can be a lifeline for families living in the countryside, but there haven’t always been vets around to treat them.
‘Absolute Warfare’: Cartels Terrorize Mexico as Security Forces Fall Short
The president disbanded the Federal Police and created the National Guard to tackle soaring violence, but three years later, criminal cartels have expanded their reach.
Mexican Officials Blame Cartel Turf War for Mass Killing
Violence in many countries has waned during the coronavirus pandemic, but not in Mexico, and warfare between rival criminal gangs has devastated the state of Guanajuato.
Mexico Declares Victory Over Fuel Thieves. But Is It Lasting?
Andrés Manuel López Obrador has claimed victory in his battle against fuel theft, but many doubt that the quick gains are sustainable.