Violence in Veracruz, Mexico's Local Elections

Gunmen killed a mayoral candidate from Mexico’s governing party in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz and four others who accompanied her, marking the second such local candidate killing in the state ahead of the June 1 election.

Trump Rally Shooting and Election Violence

Intelligence bulletin warns of possible retaliatory attacks following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Concerns are raised about violent extremists targeting election-related events and individuals.

Political Violence in Mexico's Election Cycle

A Mexican mayoral candidate was shot and killed during a campaign event in Guerrero, adding to the violence in Mexico's election cycle. The murder took place as the candidate was about to take the stage, with at least 36 candidates murdered and over 300 political attacks reported in less than a year.