# Veracruz Gov Rules Out Assassination in Death of Morena Deputy Escobar

Veracruz state officials stated the death of federal deputy Zenyazen Escobar was not an assassination but a firearm incident.

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The government of Veracruz stated on September 4, 2026, that the death of federal deputy Zenyazen Roberto Escobar García does not respond to an assassination or direct attack. [^1]

Federal Deputy Zenyazen Roberto Escobar García was found dead in the community of La Gloria, municipality of Puente Nacional, Veracruz, on September 4, 2026. [^2]

State forensic experts confirmed that the 42-year-old legislator died from a gunshot wound. [^3]

A deputy from Mexico's ruling National Movement for Renewal (MORENA) party was found dead with a gunshot wound in the eastern state of Veracruz. [^4]

Mexican Congressman Zeniazen Eskobar, 42, was found dead in the state of Veracruz with gunshot wounds. [^5]

Ahued stated that the car did not present external impacts and that the pistol was found inside the vehicle along with the legislator. [^6]

Ricardo Ahued, Secretary of Government of Veracruz, stated during a press conference that physical evidence at the site does not point to an armed collision or ambush. [^7]

The body of legislator Zenyazen Escobar was located on the morning of Friday, September 4, 2026, with a gunshot wound inside his car parked on the side of federal highway 140 Xalapa-Veracruz. [^8]

Ricardo Ahued confirmed that the vehicle where the body was found did not show visible signs of a direct attack or heavy gunfire impact. [^9]

Ricardo Ahued, the state secretary of government, stated that the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) will lead the investigation alongside the Veracruz state prosecutor's office. [^10]

Lisbet Jimenez, the chief prosecutor of Veracruz, announced that an investigation has begun but did not provide details on possible motives or perpetrators. [^11]

The assassination occurs as Mexico prepares for local and federal elections scheduled for June 6, 2027, which will renew various local and regional positions. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. The government of Veracruz stated on September 4, 2026, that the death of federal deputy Zenyazen Roberto Escobar García does not respond to an assassination or direct attack. (Vanguardia, News)
2. Federal Deputy Zenyazen Roberto Escobar García was found dead in the community of La Gloria, municipality of Puente Nacional, Veracruz, on September 4, 2026. (Diario Expreso, News)
3. State forensic experts confirmed that the 42-year-old legislator died from a gunshot wound. (Diario Expreso, News)
4. A deputy from Mexico's ruling National Movement for Renewal (MORENA) party was found dead with a gunshot wound in the eastern state of Veracruz. (www.24chasa.bg, News)
5. Mexican Congressman Zeniazen Eskobar, 42, was found dead in the state of Veracruz with gunshot wounds. (Blic.rs, News)
6. Ahued stated that the car did not present external impacts and that the pistol was found inside the vehicle along with the legislator. (Vanguardia, News)
7. Ricardo Ahued, Secretary of Government of Veracruz, stated during a press conference that physical evidence at the site does not point to an armed collision or ambush. (Vanguardia, News)
8. The body of legislator Zenyazen Escobar was located on the morning of Friday, September 4, 2026, with a gunshot wound inside his car parked on the side of federal highway 140 Xalapa-Veracruz. (Vanguardia, News)
9. Ricardo Ahued confirmed that the vehicle where the body was found did not show visible signs of a direct attack or heavy gunfire impact. (Diario Expreso, News)
10. Ricardo Ahued, the state secretary of government, stated that the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) will lead the investigation alongside the Veracruz state prosecutor's office. (Diario Expreso, News)
11. Lisbet Jimenez, the chief prosecutor of Veracruz, announced that an investigation has begun but did not provide details on possible motives or perpetrators. (www.24chasa.bg, News)
12. The assassination occurs as Mexico prepares for local and federal elections scheduled for June 6, 2027, which will renew various local and regional positions. (www.24chasa.bg, News)

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