Alejandro Arcos, the newly elected mayor of Chilpancingo, Mexico, has been found decapitated just days after taking office, raising concerns about the escalating violence linked to drug cartels in the region. His body was discovered inside his pickup truck on the night of October 6, with his head placed on top of the vehicle. The state prosecutors' office confirmed his death, and an investigation is currently underway.
Alejandro Moreno, the national leader of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), urged federal authorities to take control of the investigation, citing Guerrero's “ungovernability” as a critical issue. He highlighted that Arcos's murder occurred just three days after Francisco Tapia, the newly appointed city government secretary, was shot.
Moreno expressed sorrow over the loss of Arcos and Tapia, stating, “They had been in office less than a week. They were young and honest public servants who were seeking progress for their community.”
Chilpancingo has been plagued by violent turf wars between local drug gangs, primarily the Ardillos and the Tlacos. The violence in the city is notorious, with incidents including a previous demonstration organized by the Ardillos gang, where they hijacked an armored government vehicle and took 10 police officers hostage following the arrests of their leaders for drug and weapons offenses.
In the days leading up to his death, Arcos had focused on overseeing disaster relief efforts after Hurricane John caused significant flooding in Acapulco and nearby areas. His social media posts indicated that he was actively engaging with relief workers and residents, highlighting his commitment to the community he served.
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