Three Killed at Political Rally in Mexico

[cory777]

Source: AP

ZINACANTÁN, Mexico (AP) — A mob armed with clubs, stones and guns attacked a political rally in southern Mexico on Saturday, sparking hours of clashes that left three people dead and six more wounded.

A municipal police officer, Mario López, said the attack in the town of Nachig, in Chiapas State, happened during a morning campaign event for Domingo Pérez, a mayoral candidate representing the Democratic Revolution Party, or P.R.D., in Aug. 4 elections.

Hundreds of people armed with clubs and stones attacked the rally. Mr. López said some pulled out weapons and fired on people gathered in a town park.

The violence lasted several hours and left a toll of three dead and six wounded — two seriously, according to local prosecutors. About 15 homes and 20 cars were burned.

Hundreds of state police officers were deployed to Nachig to restore order.

Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/world/americas/27mexviolence.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

[pam4water]

1. The last timeI heard a mob attacking rally in Mexico. The mod turn out to made up of police.

[Vincent441]

2. no wonder their citizens are fleeing in droves