Zacatecas Mourns Loss of Subsecretary of Ganadería, Baileyos Márquez
Zacatecas, Mexico – The government of Zacatecas has confirmed the assassination of Juan Francisco Bañuelos Márquez, the subsecretary of Ganadería of the Secretariat of the Campo Zacatecas. The news was first reported by the government’s official website, accompanied by a message expressing condolences to the family of the deceased and urging the state’s Fiscalía General de Justicia to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Bañuelos Márquez was reportedly killed in his hometown of La Tinaja, Valparaíso municipality, where he was spending the Christmas holidays. The state’s Fiscalía confirmed the incident, stating that investigations are ongoing with the support of local and federal law enforcement.
"We join the grief that embarges the family of Juan Francisco Bañuelos Márquez," the government statement read. "We urge the Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado to carry out the necessary investigations to ensure that this, and no other case, remains unpunished."
Local media has been covering the story, with many expressing shock and sadness at the loss of such an important figure in the state’s agricultural sector. The motive behind the assassination remains unclear, and authorities have not yet released any suspects or causes for the crime.
This assassination adds to the growing list of violent incidents in Mexico, particularly during the holiday season. Just this year, Guerrero state witnessed 54 assassinations on Christmas Eve alone, making it the most violent state in the country.
The story is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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