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news El Financiero 2026-06-12

Coahuila Elections See Unexpectedly High Turnout Driven by Fear of Insecurity

Elections in Coahuila for the local congress saw a 51% turnout, significantly higher than the usual 35% for such 'orphan' elections. This surge is attributed to voter fear of a return to the insecurity and violence experienced between 2008-2012.

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