Mexico is in a state of shock and outrage following the brutal killing of Alejandro Arcos, the newly sworn-in mayor of Chilpancingo, who was murdered just six days after taking office. The violent act, reportedly committed by drug gangs amidst rising cartel violence, has led to widespread condemnation and sparked calls for action from the government. Authorities have confirmed that Arcos was beheaded, with his severed head found gruesomely placed on a pickup truck. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum described the murder as 'deplorable' and pledged to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assassination, which highlights the perilous environment for politicians in areas plagued by organized crime.