The mayor of Chilpancingo, Alejandro Arcos, was killed just days after taking office, officials confirmed on Sunday. Having been sworn in last Monday as the leader of Guerrero state's capital, Arcos stepped into a region marked by intense gang violence. Chilpancingo has infamously witnessed criminal demonstrations, including an incident in 2023 where a drug cartel seized police and hijacked government vehicles to free detained associates.
State prosecutors divulged no specifics about Arcos's murder, yet his death adds to the recent killing of Chilpancingo's city council secretary. "They had been in office less than a week," commented Alejandro Moreno, leader of the PRI party. Moreno described Arcos and his colleague as "young and honest public servants" striving for community advancement.
Chilpancingo has been embroiled in a prolonged conflict between the Ardillos and the Tlacos gangs. This turf war has led to numerous killings and highlighted the pervasive gang influence in the region. A 2023 protest orchestrated by the Ardillos spiraled into chaos, shutting down a major highway for two days and coercing the release of arrested gang leaders. The demonstration also involved a hostile takeover of the state legislature building, using a commandeered police truck, and resulted in the temporary hostage situation involving law enforcement and government officials. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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