Elections 2024: PVEM alderman candidate murdered in Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla

Less than 30 hours before the 2024 votes take place, the murder of Jorge Huerta Cabrera, candidate for councilor for the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM) in Izúcar de Matamoros, in the state of Puebla.

According to reports, Jorge Huerta Cabrera, He was shot to death on Friday afternoon, when while he was getting out of a truck and he was seriously injured at the scene. Despite being rushed to the Izúcar General Hospital in Matamoros, he unfortunately died due to the injuries suffered.

It was also reported that two more people were injured at the scene of the incident.. One of them was his wife. Local media indicate that the lady was shot in the legs, however, their state of health has not been confirmed.

Political affiliation

He murdered candidate was part of Eliseo ‘El Chino’ Morales’ team, PVEM candidate for the municipal presidency of Izúcar de Matamoros, in the state of Puebla. This tragic incident has shocked the political and citizen community of the region.

The murder of Huerta Cabrera adds to the worrying ssituation of violence that affects candidates and political aspirants in Mexicoas well as the urgent need to guarantee security during the electoral process on June 2, when millions of Mexicans will go out to exercise their right to vote.

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