In a harrowing incident that underscores the perils faced by political candidates in Mexico, Gisela Gaytán, a mayoral hopeful in Celaya, Guanajuato, was fatally shot by gunmen during her campaign, hours after she had requested security protection. The assassination highlights the increasing threats to political figures in Mexico, especially in the lead-up to the June 2 elections, against a backdrop of drug cartels wielding power through violence and intimidation.

Gisela Gaytán's mayoral campaign in Celaya, one of Mexico's most dangerous cities, tragically ended when gunmen on motorcycles opened fire, causing chaos and tragedy. The attack, occurring on the campaign's second day, also injured bystanders, with footage circulating on social media.

As of Wednesday, no arrests have been made, leaving the community and Gaytán's supporters in shock. The Guanajuato Attorney General's Office is investigating, recovering one of the attackers' motorcycles. Bullet casings found are being analyzed for potential links to other crimes.

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