01 July 2010

MEXICO: Slain Politico's Brother Runs For Governor.

BBC/       Egidio Torres, the older brother of recently assassinated gubernatorial candidate Rodolfo Torre Cantu, will stand-in for him as the PRI candidate in Sunday's election in Tamaulipas. He said that "despite the profound pain"..."I am inspired by the memory of my brother. I ask you to go out and vote." Elections will take place in 14 states Sunday, 12 of which will be choosing governors. (Foto of Egidio Torres)