CNN: At least 88 politicians have been killed in Mexico since September
Mexico City (CNN)Some parts of the campaign trail in Mexico look like anywhere else -- rallies, bumper stickers, candidates making lofty promises. Other parts -- the threats, the assaults, the murders -- are more unique.
Political violence mars every election season here and the run up to the June 6 midterm elections has been no different. But this year has been particularly gruesome, even for a country more used to it than most.
At least 88 politicians or candidates for office have been killed since last September, according to Mexican consulting firm Etellekt Consultores.
They're part of a group of at least 565 politicians or candidates that have been targeted by some sort of crime, according to the firm.
Mexico's government says this year's midterm elections will be the largest ever. By the time the polls close on June 6, they might also be its deadliest.
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WNU Editor: The cartels have definitely expanded their list of targets and opportunities.
More News On The Ongoing Violence In Mexico
In Mexico, cartels are hunting down police at their homes -- AP
Mexican Cartels Respond To AMLO's "Hugs, Not Bullets" By Hunting Down, Torturing, And Executing Cops At Their Homes -- Zero Hedge
‘Huge incentives to kill’: Mexico crime groups target election candidates -- The Guardian
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