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Gisela Mota Assassinated One Day After Taking Office: Who Is Killing Mexico’s Mayors?

January 12, 2016

Mexico Institute Director, Duncan Wood discusses the assassination of newly-elected Mayor Gisela Mota and the larger pattern of violence against elected officials. That’s the focus of this edition of Wilson Center NOW.

Editor’s Note: This interview was recorded prior to the arrest of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.

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Duncan Wood

Duncan Wood

President & CEO, Pacific Council

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John Milewski

John Milewski

Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, Wilson Center NOW

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The Mexico Institute seeks to improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between Mexico and the United States by promoting original research, encouraging public discussion, and proposing policy options for enhancing the bilateral relationship. A binational Advisory Board, chaired by Luis Téllez and Earl Anthony Wayne, oversees the work of the Mexico Institute. Read more

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