Gunmen assassinate a mayor in southern Mexico, according to multiple reports. The killings are described as part of a broader wave of attacks targeting public officials in parts of the country. The incident comes as Mexico prepares for and hosts the World Cup, with the tournament involving participating nations including the United States and Canada. While both outlets report the assassination of the mayor, neither provides further details in the supplied text about the mayor’s name, the specific location, the circumstances of the attack, or any suspected group or motive. The reports characterize the attack as the latest in a pattern of violence against elected officials, highlighting security concerns in Mexico. Authorities are not quoted in the provided summaries, and no information is given about arrests or investigations. The articles therefore focus on confirming the assassination and placing it within the wider context of ongoing security incidents involving government figures during a major international event.