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Veracruz Gov Rules Out Assassination in Death of Morena Deputy Escobar

Veracruz state officials stated the death of federal deputy Zenyazen Escobar was not an assassination but a firearm incident.

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The government of Veracruz stated on September 4, 2026, that the death of federal deputy Zenyazen Roberto Escobar García does not respond to an assassination or direct attack. [1][2] State forensic experts confirmed that the 42-year-old legislator died from a gunshot wound. [3] A deputy from Mexico's ruling National Movement for Renewal (MORENA) party was found dead with a gunshot wound in the eastern state of Veracruz. [4][5] Ahued stated that the car did not present external impacts and that the pistol was found inside the vehicle along with the legislator. [6] Ricardo Ahued, Secretary of Government of Veracruz, stated during a press conference that physical evidence at the site does not point to an armed collision or ambush. [7] The body of legislator Zenyazen Escobar was located on the morning of Friday, September 4, 2026, with a gunshot wound inside his car parked on the side of federal highway 140 Xalapa-Veracruz. [8] Ricardo Ahued confirmed that the vehicle where the body was found did not show visible signs of a direct attack or heavy gunfire impact. [9] Ricardo Ahued, the state secretary of government, stated that the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) will lead the investigation alongside the Veracruz state prosecutor's office. [10] Lisbet Jimenez, the chief prosecutor of Veracruz, announced that an investigation has begun but did not provide details on possible motives or perpetrators. [11] The assassination occurs as Mexico prepares for local and federal elections scheduled for June 6, 2027, which will renew various local and regional positions. [12]
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  1. The government of Veracruz stated on September 4, 2026, that the death of federal deputy Zenyazen Roberto Escobar García does not respond to an assassination or direct attack. · Vanguardia
  2. Federal Deputy Zenyazen Roberto Escobar García was found dead in the community of La Gloria, municipality of Puente Nacional, Veracruz, on September 4, 2026. · Diario Expreso
  3. State forensic experts confirmed that the 42-year-old legislator died from a gunshot wound. · Diario Expreso
  4. A deputy from Mexico's ruling National Movement for Renewal (MORENA) party was found dead with a gunshot wound in the eastern state of Veracruz. · www.24chasa.bg
  5. Mexican Congressman Zeniazen Eskobar, 42, was found dead in the state of Veracruz with gunshot wounds. · Blic.rs
  6. Ahued stated that the car did not present external impacts and that the pistol was found inside the vehicle along with the legislator. · Vanguardia
  7. Ricardo Ahued, Secretary of Government of Veracruz, stated during a press conference that physical evidence at the site does not point to an armed collision or ambush. · Vanguardia
  8. The body of legislator Zenyazen Escobar was located on the morning of Friday, September 4, 2026, with a gunshot wound inside his car parked on the side of federal highway 140 Xalapa-Veracruz. · Vanguardia
  9. Ricardo Ahued confirmed that the vehicle where the body was found did not show visible signs of a direct attack or heavy gunfire impact. · Diario Expreso
  10. Ricardo Ahued, the state secretary of government, stated that the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) will lead the investigation alongside the Veracruz state prosecutor's office. · Diario Expreso
  11. Lisbet Jimenez, the chief prosecutor of Veracruz, announced that an investigation has begun but did not provide details on possible motives or perpetrators. · www.24chasa.bg
  12. The assassination occurs as Mexico prepares for local and federal elections scheduled for June 6, 2027, which will renew various local and regional positions. · www.24chasa.bg
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