Raúl Hernández Sánchez, who was also a municipal official and brother of former Mixtla de Altamirano mayor, is reported to have died from gunfire wounds in Zongolica. The attack occurred in Paso del Águila, where witnesses reported hearing gunshots. Upon arrival, state police found Hernández's body inside a vehicle, highlighting ongoing violence in the region.

This incident escalates concerns about security in the mountainous central region of Veracruz, especially following another violent event where a local rooster-fighter known as El Pillo Domínguez was kidnapped and later found dead. The frequency of such attacks indicates a potentially worsening trend of violence linked to political and social tensions, and raises questions about the safety of public figures in the area.

Community reactions to these violent incidents reveal a growing alarm among residents about the deteriorating security conditions. The losses of prominent figures connected to local governance have implications for community trust in leadership and may influence voter sentiment in future elections as citizens grapple with the fear of violence intersecting with their political lives.