Former Mayor of Salto de Agua, Chiapas, Shot and Wounded; Investigation Launched

Román Mena de la Cruz, the former mayor of Salto de Agua in Chiapas, Mexico, has been the target of a shooting attack. The incident occurred while Mena de la Cruz was traveling in a Toyota SUV. Armed assailants reportedly opened fire on the vehicle.

Sources close to the investigation have confirmed that the former mayor sustained injuries but is currently out of danger and in stable condition. The Chiapas Attorney General's Office has launched an immediate investigation into the aggression. Authorities are awaiting a formal statement from Mena de la Cruz to gather further details as part of the inquiry.

Salto de Agua is a municipality located near the border with Tabasco, approximately 333 kilometers from the state capital, Tuxtla Gutiérrez. The journey to the capital can take up to six hours. Mena de la Cruz previously served as mayor after winning the 2021 election under the Podemos Mover a Chiapas party, securing over 16,000 votes.

The vehicle used by the former mayor sustained damage, with a bullet striking the front windshield near where he was seated. While the exact impact point on his person is unclear, the attack resulted in bleeding. The Fiscalía de Distrito Selva is actively conducting investigations to identify and apprehend those responsible for the shooting, ensuring they are brought to justice.

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For these events, through the Fiscalía de Distrito Selva, a carpeta de investigación has been initiated and the respective inquiries are being carried out to find those responsible, who will be brought to justice.