Assassination Attempt on Tamaulipas Electoral Tribunal President

A violent attack shook Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, on Wednesday afternoon. Edgar Danés Rojas, president of the Tamaulipas Electoral Tribunal, was shot and injured. The incident occurred on Avenida Tenochtitlán, near the Vista Verde neighborhood. According to the Tamaulipas Security Bureau, Danés Rojas was hit by two bullets while in the area. He was immediately taken to a medical unit for specialized care. His health status remains unknown, but he is reportedly under medical care. The Tamaulipas Attorney General’s Office has taken control of the investigation. Authorities have deployed police and experts to the crime scene to process the area and collect crucial evidence. The office pledged to provide more details once additional information becomes available. This attack adds to a series of violent incidents in the region, causing concern among citizens and local authorities. As a key figure in electoral justice administration, the attack on Danés Rojas highlights the risks and tensions associated with public service in Tamaulipas.