Yesenia Lara
Yesenia Lara was a candidate for the mayoralty of Texistepec, Veracruz, representing the Morena party. Tragically, she was assassinated during a political caravan event that she was leading, which also resulted in the deaths of three others and left several injured. Her death highlights the alarming violence against political figures in Mexico, particularly during electoral campaigns.
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Yesenia Lara, a candidate for mayor in Texistepec, Veracruz, was killed alongside four supporters after a rally.
México en cinco días | El Universal
Mexico· 2025-05-15
Yesenia Lara was assassinated during a political caravan in Texistepec, Veracruz.
Elecciones manchadas por la violencia; los crímenes de Yesenia Lara y otros tres candidatos que quedaron documentados en videoMexico· 2025-05-13
Yesenia Lara was a candidate for the municipal presidency of Texistepec who was assassinated during a campaign event.
Gobierno de México investiga asesinato de Yesenia Lara, candidata oficialista en Veracruz
Guatemala· 2025-05-13
Yesenia Lara was a candidate for mayor in Texistepec, Veracruz, who was shot and killed during a campaign event.
Candidata a alcaldesa en México fue asesinada a tiros en acto de campaña
Venezuela· 2025-05-12
Yesenia Lara was a candidate for the mayoralty of Texistepec who was assassinated during a political caravan.
Matan a candidata morenista en Veracruz; le disparan en plena caravana, matando a tres personas másMexico· 2025-05-12
