Mourning in Mexican politics: Deputy Zenyazen Escobar found dead in Veracruz
Consternation in the political sphere of Mexico after the death of Zenyazen Roberto Escobar García, a federal deputy for the Morena party, was confirmed. The legislator was found lifeless this Friday in the state of Veracruz, presenting a wound caused by a firearm projectile.
The discovery took place in the community of La Gloria, located in the municipality of Puente Nacional, in the vicinity of Xalapa. The information was confirmed by the Secretary of Government of Veracruz, Ricardo Ahued, who detailed that the competent authorities are already working in the area.
Ongoing research
Given Escobar García’s investiture as a federal legislator, the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) has taken charge of the case. The authorities’ main objective is to clarify with precision the circumstances of the death and determine the motive behind this event that has shaken the national public sphere.
State authorities indicated that experts collected evidence at the scene to determine how the events occurred and establish the possible motive for the death.
Reactions to the tragedy
After the news became known, various sectors of the Chamber of Deputies and political leaders of the country have expressed their condolences. The Mexican political class has made a unanimous call for investigations to be carried out with speed and transparency, ensuring that justice is served in this case.
At the moment, the investigation remains open and under strict confidentiality while the evidence collected at the scene is being analyzed. Alofoke Deportes will continue to follow the progress of this process as the authorities issue new official reports.
