The “cowardly murder” of X was denounced by Senator Alejandro Moreno, who also pointed out that “the Jalisco and federal governments’ lack of capacity and action claims another victim today.”

He called on authorities to take action and start policing criminals, saying that residents of Mexico should not have to live in fear of gang attacks on the streets.

“Insecurity continues to grow while those who should be protecting the people remain idle,” he wrote.

“We demand immediate justice and firm action against the organized crime that has taken over entire regions of our country. Our full support and solidarity goes out to his family, to the Jalisco PRI, and to all Mexicans who today demand to live without fear.”

Only two weeks have passed since the shooting death of Ramón Grande Moncada, the local police chief.

On its official Facebook page at the time