Gunman kills Mexican city councilor at basketball game

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A city council secretary in Guanajuato, Mexico, was fatally shot during an amateur basketball game on Saturday, sparking condemnation from local authorities. Ignacio Alejandro Roaro was killed when a gunman opened fire in a sports hall filled with families and children. An arrest has been made, but the motive remains unclear amidst ongoing gang violence. Guanajuato, a state plagued by drug-related violence, recorded the highest number of murders in Mexico last year. This incident highlights the persistent insecurity and the impact on civilian life.


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