Mexico is preparing for mid-term elections this June – but violence against politicians and candidates have marred the campaigns. 

Meanwhile, voters are frustrated by the lack of opposition to President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's political party.

CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports from Mexico City about the situation and what voters hope can be accomplished with these local and federal elections.

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