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Shoe Entrepreneur and Morena Activist Antonio Saldaña Reyes Killed in Guanajuato

Morena leaders pressed state prosecutors for a thorough inquiry into the killing.

Overview

  • Saldaña was shot Thursday night while driving along Bulevar Aquiles Serdán in San Francisco del Rincón.
  • The Morena parliamentary group in Guanajuato confirmed his death and urged the state attorney general’s office to exhaust all lines of investigation.
  • Federal Deputy Antares Vázquez Alatorre lamented the killing, called for justice, and described him as a community activist and friend.
  • Reports identify Saldaña as a local footwear entrepreneur and active Morena member known for helping recover land and defending the shoe industry against dumping.
  • He previously sought Morena’s nomination for the 2024 municipal presidency of San Francisco del Rincón.