Heavy mafia style violence haunts nation as Mexico holds local elections plagued by US Drug Wars

Mexico votes in local polls under shadow of violence

AFP – Mexico held local elections in 14 states with one key governorship at stake, as voting was marred by ballot theft claims, a Molotov cocktail attack and a ruling party militant’s slaying. The governor’s seat in Baja California state, held by the conservative party. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles