Mexican Mayor Assassinated Amid Cartel Investigation

Mayor of Mexican Town Assassinated: Salvador Bastida García, mayor of Tacámbaro, Michoacán, was gunned down Thursday night outside his home. One bodyguard was also killed. The Morena party official had been under investigation for alleged ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) since November 2024. "He was investigated for alleged criminal association and for having regular meetings with organized crime members, particularly with members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel," reported Latinus. Bastida García previously served as mayor in 2008 under the PRI party. This tragic event underscores the ongoing challenges of organized crime and violence in Mexico.