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Narcopolitics bloodies Mexico’s campaign trail 1 minute read
By Pedro Pablo Cortés
Mexico City, Jun 3 (EFE).- Mexico has borne witness to one of the bloodiest campaign trails in recent history with more than 230 assassinations linked to narcopolitics in the run-up to this week’s election despite the government’s pledge of protection.
Etellekt, a risk consultancy firm, has documented 724 instances of crimes against politicians, including murder, threats, kidnapping, robbery and intimidation since preparations for the elections began on September 7.
“Without a doubt, in global terms, this election will be the most violent since 2000,” said Etellekt director, Rubén Salazar.