With less than a year until Mexico holds presidential elections, concerns are growing that violence related to the country's drugs war could discourage people from casting their vote.<br /><br />There are similar fears in the western state of Michoacan, where an election will be held on Sunday to choose a new governor.<br /><br />Security is a major concern for the residents of this state, where killings are on the rise.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Franc Contreras reports from Morelia, Mexico.
