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Body of Deputy Zenyazen Escobar Found Dead in Veracruz

The body of federal deputy Zenyazen Escobar was found dead in Puente Nacional, Veracruz, on September 4.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Zenyazen Escobar, federal deputy from the Morena party and former Secretary of Education in Veracruz, was found dead on Friday, September 4, in the municipality of Puente Nacional, Veracruz. According to reports, the body was discovered inside a car.

Initial information indicates that the deputy had a gunshot wound to the head. Officials and politicians from various areas, both from the Morena party and the opposition, expressed their condolences over Escobar's death.

The government of Veracruz has stated that it does not consider the death to be an assassination or attack. Authorities have requested the Attorney General's Office (FGR) to take charge of the investigation, referring to the situation as a case that requires thorough inquiry.

Zenyazen Escobar had a notable political career, starting as a teacher leader before becoming Secretary of Education and later a federal deputy. His career was marked by various media events, including a scandal that labeled him as an 'exotic dancer' during his time in San Lázaro.

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