**Shocking Double Murder in Guerrero: Chilpancingo Secretary and Former Morena Councilman Victims of Violence**
In a tragic series of events that have rocked Guerrero, the Secretary-General of the Chilpancingo Municipality, Francisco Gonzalo Tapia Gutiérrez, and a former Morena councilman, Carlos Téllez Reyes, were both killed in separate incidents on October 3, 2024.
**Murder of Chilpancingo’s Secretary-General**
Francisco Gonzalo Tapia Gutiérrez, only two days into his role as Secretary-General, was fatally shot near the Chilpancingo City Hall, located on Teófilo Olea Leyva Street. This incident took place in broad daylight, merely steps away from the seat of local governance. Tapia Gutiérrez, a law graduate from the Autonomous University of Guerrero (UAGro), was also a former commissioner for the Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Protection of Personal Data of Guerrero from 2021 to 2023.
Mayor Alejandro Arcos Catalán, who took office on October 1, 2024, had recently aligned with major political parties, including the National Action Party (PAN), the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), and the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD). The shocking assassination of Tapia Gutiérrez has raised concerns over public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement in the region.
**Assassination of Former Morena Councilman**
Just a day earlier, Carlos Téllez Reyes, a former Morena councilman from the Atoyac de Álvarez Municipality, was murdered along with a companion named Vladimir “N” in a cemetery in Atoyac. Téllez Reyes had survived a previous attempt on his life while traveling with his wife in June 2024, when armed men pursued them through Atoyac, resulting in injuries.
Téllez Reyes had a history of being targeted, with incidents dating back to 2018 when he was attacked on the Zihuatanejo-Acapulco federal highway. Despite these threats to his life, Téllez Reyes, aged 42, had continued his public service until these tragic events unfolded.
**Secondary Article: Rising Security Concerns in Guerrero**
In light of these recent violent incidents, there is growing alarm regarding the state of security in Guerrero. This wave of high-profile murders, including that of former police official Ulises Hernández Martínez on September 27, has prompted calls for urgent intervention to address the rampant violence.
Experts are urging local and federal authorities to enhance security measures and undertake thorough investigations to tackle the root causes of these targeted attacks. Community leaders and activists are advocating for comprehensive strategies that include both increased policing and socio-economic development to curb the cycle of violence in the region.
These tragedies serve as stark reminders of the challenges faced in Guerrero, highlighting the need for decisive action to protect public officials and restore peace to the communities they serve.