Violence in Veracruz, Mexico's Local Elections

Gunmen killed a mayoral candidate from Mexico’s governing party in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz and four others who accompanied her, marking the second such local candidate killing in the state ahead of the June 1 election.

Severe Flooding Threat in the South Due to Fierce Storms and Heavy Rainfall

Fierce storms and heavy rainfall are increasing the risk of dangerous flooding in the already-waterlogged South. Record-breaking rainfall totals have left rivers swollen and primed for extreme flooding. The Gulf Coast is facing a 'nightmare scenario' with significant flash flooding expected. Multiple rounds of storms with high rainfall rates are forecasted, posing a serious threat to the region.