Google TranslateTwo people died in riots after supporters of the Partido de la Revolución Democrätica (PRD) attempted to lynch 30 members of Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI) in riots in Nachig, Chiapas, according to Mexican news reports.
The deaths occurred when a soft drink delivery man, alleged to be a PRI supporter, began shooting at PRD supporters. The shooting was in response when 1,500 PRD supporters surrounded a PRI facility with the apparent intention of lynching 30 PRI supporters holed up.
The ensuing riots lasted for hours and damaged 20 buildings and 15 vehicles in fires.
Political tensions in Chiapas increased when PRI challenged election rules.