Ricardo Vega, the owner of the Cuna de Tierra winery in Guanajuato, Mexico, was shot and killed by gunmen while driving. Local authorities confirmed the incident amidst ongoing violence in the region due to rival drug cartels. Mauricio Trejo, the mayor of nearby San Miguel de Allende, condemned the murder and highlighted the prevailing insecurity in Guanajuato, which has recorded the highest murder rate in Mexico this year. The Mexican Council of Winemakers expressed sadness over Vega’s death, noting his contributions to the Mexican wine industry.

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