Judge Edmundo Román Pinzón Shot Dead in Acapulco

Judge Edmundo Román Pinzón, president of Guerrero state's Superior Court of Justice, was shot dead outside an Acapulco courthouse, marking a significant escalation of violence in the region plagued by organized crime and drug cartel turf wars. This incident is part of a troubling trend, with Guerrero witnessing numerous violent events this year, including the decapitation of a newly elected mayor and armed clashes resulting in multiple fatalities. The Guerrero state prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the murder, reviewing security footage to identify the assailants. President Claudia Sheinbaum, who recently held a National Public Security Council meeting, has pledged to address crime through social policy rather than a renewed 'war on drugs.' Guerrero recorded 1,890 murders last year, underscoring the critical need for effective solutions to combat the pervasive violence linked to drug trafficking. The killing of judicial officials, while rare, highlights the ongoing risks faced by those in the judiciary in Mexico.