Elderly Man Dies at Saltillo Polling Station During Judicial Elections

A tragic incident marred the judicial elections in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico on June 1st, 2025. An elderly man, while attempting to enter polling station 897 located at the CAIF in the Simón Bolívar neighborhood, lost his footing and fell, resulting in his death. "We immediately activated a contingency plan and moved the polling station to an alternate location nearby," explained Jesús Adrián, a local election official. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, considering both the fall and the possibility of a heart attack. The incident temporarily halted voting but was quickly resolved. The quick response of the authorities and the implementation of the contingency plan ensured the elections continued without major disruption, highlighting the preparedness of the election officials.