Lara's slaying again underscores the problem of electoral violence in Mexico, where last year's national elections resulted in scores of killings of candidates. Campaign rallies and other public appearances can leave candidates especially exposed despite ...

Gunmen have killed a mayoral candidate from Mexico’s governing party in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz and four others who accompanied her

A candidate for mayor and three of her supporters were murdered on Sunday during a campaign event in Texistepec, Veracruz, authorities said.