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Attack on Mexico Political Rally Kills 3, Wounds 6
 Associated Press
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June 27, 2010
Zinacantan, Mexico — A mob armed with clubs, stones and guns attacked a political rally in southern Mexico on Saturday, sparking hours of clashes that left three people dead and six more wounded.
Municipal police officer Mario Lopez said the attack in the town of Nachig, in Chiapas state, happened during a morning campaign event for Domingo Perez, a mayoral candidate representing the Democratic Revolution Party, or PRD, in Aug. 4 elections.
Hundreds of people armed with clubs and stones attacked the rally. Lopez said some pulled out weapons and fired on people gathered in a town park.
The violence lasted several hours and left a toll of three dead and six wounded - two seriously, according to local prosecutors. Some 15 homes and 20 cars were burned.
Hundreds of state police were deployed to Nachig to restore order.
According to Lopez, the attackers were followers of Jose Hernandez of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, who has had a long-running dispute with the PRD's Perez.
Authorities detained Hernandez and five other people.
Mexico: 9 Killed in Drug Rehab Center
Associated Press
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June 27, 2010
Mexico City — An official says nine people were killed when gunmen opened fire in a drug rehabilitation center in the Mexican state of Durango.
State Deputy Attorney General Ramiro Ortiz says among the dead is the center's owner, who appeared to be the main target. Nine others were injured in Saturday's attack in the city of Gomez Palacio.
Ortiz said the nine bodies were found in different parts of the center, including the patio, gymnasium and dorms. The center had 49 patients.
Two weeks ago, gunmen killed 19 people in a drug rehab center in Chihuahua city.
Dozens have died in mass shootings at Mexican rehab clinics in recent years. Police say cartels are exploiting the centers to recruit hitmen and smugglers, threatening to kill those who don't cooperate.
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