Buzzfeed is out with a report about violence surrounding Mexico’s upcoming elections. It’s brutal to say the least:
“At least 113 candidates, pre-candidates, and current and former politicians have been killed and 300 more have suffered some form of aggression since September, according to Etellekt, a Mexico City–based public policy consultancy. Even the government’s tally — 34, which considers only candidates — pushes this particular death toll to nearly four per month.
Astonishing as these numbers are, they only tell part of the story: There are hundreds of candidates who have backed out of their races out of fear for their safety, and many others who have curbed their campaign activities. This poses a significant challenge to Mexico’s relatively young democracy, already crippled by systemic corruption and widespread impunity.
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The attacks have been brazen. Last month, several commandos went around Ignacio Zaragoza, a town of less than 7,000 people about 200 miles southwest of El Paso, Texas, burning houses and cars belonging to several local candidates. They killed Liliana García, who was running for town councilor. In a video circulating on social media, a large plume of smoke is seen coming out of a building in broad daylight while a woman weeps in the background. In another, rapid gunfire is heard on an empty street.”
The report also notes that Mexico’s secret service and federal police are currently protecting over 30 candidates.
YEE HAA!!!!!!!
This is another reason that we must keep these people our of America. Their penchant for murederous behavior seems to be genetic. Peon to president…
Why in the HELL can I NOT vote on these comments?
And FOOLS wonder WHY we want a WALL?
A harbinger of what Mexifornia is to become. Thank you idiot Democrats especially that fool Moonbeam Brown.
Secure the border NOW. MS-13 gangs are already active in this country.
What in the HELL is going on? I want to vote these goddamned comments up and I can’t.
Wow, so the left thinks we don’t need a secure border with Mexico. I guess the Democrats want our system to be more similar to Mexico’s. If they’re killing politicians, hopefully they will start with the Democrats first, since they’re so stupid and want to protect MS-13 gang members. Nancy, I think they’re coming for your stinky stilettos.
I want to vote
One of the biggest mistakes the U.S. made was to grant The SALVADOREANS “amnesty” as they ARE the M-13!!
Mad at calif? Say mexico better? GO HOME!