Benito Aguas Atlahua dies in fatal shooting in Veracruz, Mexico
Fatal Veracruz shooting death of Benito Aguas Atlahua – Obituary
On December 9, 2024, Benito Aguas Atlahua, a congressman from Mexico’s Ecologist Green Party (PVEM), was fatally shot in the coastal state of Veracruz. The attack occurred in Zongolica municipality, where Aguas Atlahua was critically injured by gunfire. He was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his wounds. The body of another man, Agustin Linares, was discovered at the scene. Authorities have not provided further details on the circumstances of the attack or the number of assailants involved. Aguas Atlahua’s party condemned the attack, urging officials to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. Veracruz has long been a hotspot for criminal violence due to its position on key drug and migrant routes.