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[^2]\n\nState forensic experts confirmed that the 42-year-old legislator died from a gunshot wound. [^3]\n\nA 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]\n\nMexican Congressman Zeniazen Eskobar, 42, was found dead in the state of Veracruz with gunshot wounds. [^5]\n\nAhued stated that the car did not present external impacts and that the pistol was found inside the vehicle along with the legislator. [^6]\n\nRicardo 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]\n\nThe 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]\n\nRicardo Ahued confirmed that the vehicle where the body was found did not show visible signs of a direct attack or heavy gunfire impact. [^9]\n\nRicardo 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]\n\nLisbet Jimenez, the chief prosecutor of Veracruz, announced that an investigation has begun but did not provide details on possible motives or perpetrators. [^11]\n\nThe assassination occurs as Mexico prepares for local and federal elections scheduled for June 6, 2027, which will renew various local and regional positions. 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