Lilia Gema García Soto, the mayor of San Mateo Piñas, Oaxaca, was shot dead by gunmen, marking the second mayoral killing in the state this year. The attack occurred at city hall while she was meeting with local official Eli García Ramírez. Governor Salomón Jara Cruz condemned the incident and pledged to seek justice. Two police officers were also injured. The violence against public officials in Mexico has escalated, with over 30 candidates killed in the last election cycle. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)