The mayor of Chilpancingo, Mexico, has been brutally murdered just six days after taking office, with reports suggesting he may have been beheaded. This shocking incident occurred amid a surge in cartel violence and political instability in the region. Mexican President has vowed to take action against gang-related violence following this tragedy. The mayor's severed head was discovered placed atop his vehicle, illustrating the dangerous grip organized crime has over the area. Calls for investigation have been made, but the murder highlights the severe risks faced by public officials in Mexico.