Voters are hitting the polls in Mexico for a historic election with more than 20,000 positions up for grabs, including 128 senators, 500 congressional deputies, nine governorships, and numerous local elections. The election is considered one of Mexico's most consequential, with an estimated 99 million citizens participating in the voting process.
This electoral cycle has been marred by a significant wave of violence, with over 35 candidates assassinated since the beginning of the election period. Additionally, there have been reports of 700 election workers, officials, or their relatives being kidnapped, harassed, or injured, highlighting the alarming level of political violence in the country.
