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.
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High levels of political violence in Mexico's election cycle
At least 36 candidates murdered and over 300 political attacks reported
Mayoral candidate shot and killed during campaign event in Guerrero