### [2026-09-4](/feed/2026/09/4/index.md)

##### Mexican federal deputy
# Mexican federal deputy Zenyazen Escobar García is found dead inside his vehicle in his home state of Veracruz with at least one gunshot wound. State prosecutors open an investigation without determining whether his death is suicide or homicide. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Manila Times](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/05/world/asia-oceania/mexican-lawmaker-found-dead-with-gunshot-wound/2419000)

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