Mexican Mayor Jesús Eduardo Franco and Three Others Killed in Organized Crime Attack

Mexican Mayor Jesús Eduardo Franco and Three Others Killed in Organized Crime Attack

A mayor in Mexico’s San Luis Potosi state, Jesús Eduardo Franco of the ruling Morena party, was fatally shot on Sunday after 6 days of taking office along with three others. The victims were found dead inside a vehicle, according to the state prosecutor’s office. Morena party president Rita Rodríguez expressed sorrow over the loss, … Read more

Two Children, Others Killed In Rival Drug Cartels Turf War

Drug cartels

The gangs are fighting over control of the lucrative drug trafficking and stolen fuel markets. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least eight people, including two children, died in a shooting in a region of central Mexico plagued by turf wars between rival drug cartels, authorities said Wednesday. Two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire … Read more