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Political analysts suggest that this targeted attack is not merely a random act of violence; rather, it sends a potent message amid an electoral climate fraught with cartel influence. Public security expert David Saledo underscored the incident as a "harsh message" to political figures connected with drug trafficking organizations, highlighting the increasing danger posed by these criminal groups.
The attack's audacity recalls previous violent incidents involving powerful cartel factions, emphasizing a worrying trend of escalating violence in Mexico's political arena. Mayor Bugatta, who was not present during the attack, expressed profound grief over the loss of her colleagues and affirmed a commitment to pursue justice and diminish cartel impunity.