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UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
May 18, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Mexican mayor’s widow faces fight after his assassination
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A Mexican mayor who battled cartels was assassinated, leaving his widow to continue his fight.
WHO: A Mexican mayor and his widow
WHAT: The mayor was assassinated, thrusting his widow into the fight he led against cartels.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: Mexico
WHY: The mayor was slain after defying cartels.
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