Mexican Mayor found dead few days after assuming office

Alejandro Arcos, the freshly elected mayor of Chilpancingo, was found killed on Sunday, only six days after starting office. His death is part of a surge of violence engulfing the region, mainly attributed to drug cartel activity. 

Only a few days had passed before Francisco Tapia, the new secretary in Arcos's administration, was likewise shot and killed. 

Evelyn Salgado, the governor of Guerrero state, expressed shock and grief, saying the murder "fills us with indignation" as the community mourns the loss of two public servants to violence in less than a week.

Authorities have not disclosed any information about suspects or reasons, although Guerrero, a town on Mexico's Pacific coast, is well-known for its involvement in drug cartel operations and internal gang conflicts.

With a population of about 280,000, Chilpancingo has long served as the epicentre of bloody turf battles between rival gangs, such as the Ardillos and Tlacos. 

Arcos had just started his tenure, but since Hurricane John last month, which left the area severely flooded, he had been actively involved in disaster relief efforts. 

His social media posts showed him engaging with local locals and humanitarian workers in the hours before he passed away.

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