List of politicians killed during the presidency of Claudia Sheinbaum
Appearance
The following is a list of assassinations (19) of politicians during the term in office of President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum, which started on 1 October 2024.
2024
[edit]Name | Political affiliation | Date | Position | Notes |
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Francisco Tapia Gutiérrez | n/d | 3 October | General secretary of the municipal government of Chilpancingo, Guerrero | Shot three days after taking office.[1][2] |
Alejandro Arcos Catalán | PRD | 6 October | Municipal president[a] of Chilpancingo de los Bravo, Guerrero | Abducted and decapitated after six days in office.[3] |
Román Ruiz Bohórquez | No party (planilla blanca) |
12 October | Municipal president of Candelaria Loxicha, Oaxaca | Stabbed in an "interpersonal dispute".[4][5] |
Benito Aguas Atlahua | PVEM | 9 December | Federal deputy[b] for the 18th district of Veracruz | Shot in the municipality of Zongolica, Veracruz; another man was also killed.[6] |
Jesús Franco Lárraga | Morena | 15 December | Municipal president of Tancanhuitz, San Luis Potosí | Intercepted by gunmen while driving; the three other occupants of the vehicle were also killed.[7] |
2025
[edit]Name | Political affiliation | Date | Position | Notes | |
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Carlos Neri Rodríguez | PVEM | 7 February | Secretary of the municipal government and aspiring mayoral candidate in Paso del Macho, Veracruz | Abducted, along with his brother, in Camarón de Tejeda, Veracruz; both found dead the following day.[8] | |
José Luis Perriera | PRI | 28 April | General secretary of the municipal council of Teocaltiche, Jalisco | Shot and killed while dining at a restaurant.[9] | |
Germán Anuar Valencia | MORENA | 29 April | Mayoral candidate in Coxquihui, Veracruz | Killed when gunmen attacked his campaign headquarters; at least five bystanders were wounded.[10] | |
Bladimir García Soriano | 6 May | Director of public works in Ixtaczoquitlán, Veracruz | Shot dead upon leaving his home in Córdoba, Veracruz.[11] | ||
Cecilia Ruvalcaba | MC | 9 May | Municipal councilwoman for Teocaltiche, Jalisco | Shot by three masked gunmen at the community hospital she worked at in the early morning hours of 9 May.[12] | |
Yesenia Lara | MORENA | 11 May | Mayoral candidate for Texistepec, Veracruz | Shot at campaign event alongside three supporters.[13] | |
Mario Hernández García | 15 May | Municipal president of Santiago Amoltepec, Oaxaca | Ambushed on a highway near the municipal seat. Two police officers were also killed.[14] | ||
Ximena Guzmán Cuevas José Muñoz Vega |
MORENA | 20 May | Private secretary (Guzmán) and adviser (Muñoz) to Head of Government Clara Brugada | Shot dead in morning rush-hour traffic by a gunman on Calzada de Tlalpan in Mexico City.[15][16] | |
Isaías Rojas Ramírez | PT | 2 June | Municipal president of Metlatónoc, Guerrero | Died in hospital after being shot on Federal Highway 95D on 28 May.[17] | |
Salvador Bastida García | PT | 5 June | Municipal president of Tacámbaro, Michoacán | Died in hospital after being shot outside his home in Tacámbaro. His bodyguard was also killed.[18] | |
Lilia Gema García Soto | MORENA | 15 June | Municipal president of San Mateo Piñas, Oaxaca | Gunmen attacked the city hall, killing García Soto and another member of her administration. Two police officers were also injured.[19][20] | |
Martha Laura Mendoza Mendoza | MORENA–PT | 17 June | Municipal president of Tepalcatepec, Michoacán | Shot outside her home in central Tepalcatepec. Her husband was also killed and a son was seriously wounded.[21] | |
Ignacio Alejandro Roaro Aguilar | PAN | 5 July | Secretary of the municipal government and former municipal president of Apaseo el Alto, Guanajuato | Shot while playing basketball in a public park; another municipal official was injured.[22] |
See also
[edit]- List of politicians killed in the Mexican drug war
- List of politicians killed during the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Notes
[edit]- ^ A municipal president is the chief executive of a municipality, comparable to the mayor of a town or city.
- ^ A federal deputy is a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
References
[edit]- ^ Asmann, Parker (8 October 2024). "Mayor's Beheading Is Ominous Sign of Security Crisis Facing Mexico's New President". Insight Crime. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ García Orozco, Rosario (4 October 2024). "Asesinan a Francisco Tapia, secretario general del ayuntamiento de Chilpancingo, a 3 días de asumir el cargo". El Financiero. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ "The mayor of a state capital in Mexico is killed less than 1 week after he took office". AP News. 7 October 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ Zerega, Georgina (15 October 2024). "Asesinado el alcalde de Candelaria Loxicha, en Oaxaca". El País. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ Mayen, Baruc (15 October 2024). "Asesinan a Román Ruiz Bohórquez, presidente municipal de Candelaria Loxicha, Oaxaca". Infobae. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ Graham, Thomas (10 December 2024). "Mexico federal congressman shot dead in Veracruz". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ Ferri, Pablo (16 December 2024). "Asesinado Jesús Franco, alcalde de Tancanhuitz, en San Luis Potosí". El País. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ Lagos, Gabriel (7 February 2025). "Hallan sin vida a Carlos Neri y a su hermano Juan Daniel después de 24 horas de desaparecidos". El Sol de Córdoba. OEM. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Politician shot and killed while dining at restaurant in Mexico". CBS. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ Ortiz, Iveth (29 April 2025). "Asesinan a Germán Valencia, candidato de Morena por la alcaldía de Coxquihui, Veracruz". TV Azteca. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Morales, Óscar (6 May 2025). "Asesinan a balazos al director de Obras Públicas de Ixtaczoquitlán, Veracruz". TV Azteca. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Jalisco Councilwoman Shot Dead As Cartels Keep Targeting Public Officials In Sinaloa". Latin Times. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ "Mayoral candidate, 3 of her supporters shot dead during campaign rally in Mexico". CBS. 12 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ Rojas, Arturo (15 May 2025). "Emboscan a alcalde de Oaxaca y lo matan". El Economista. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Buschschlüter, Vanessa (21 May 2025). "Gunman kills Mexico City mayor's top aides in roadside attack". BBC News. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Santos Cid, Alejandra (22 May 2025). "Una venganza por las recientes capturas de capos: la tesis de más peso en el asesinato de los colaboradores de Brugada". El País. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Confirman muerte de Isaías Rojas Ramírez, alcalde de Metlatónoc baleado durante asalto". ADN 40. 2 June 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- ^ "Asesinan a alcalde de Tacámbaro y a su escolta". El Universal. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ Sosa, Fabián (15 June 2025). "Asesinan a la presidenta municipal de San Mateo Piñas en Oaxaca". Infobae. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Gunmen storm Mexican village hall and shoot mayor dead". BBC News. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Asesinan a balazos a Martha Mendoza alcaldesa de Tepalcatepec, Michoacán". La Jornada. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Ejecutan a Ignacio Roaro, secretario de Apaseo el Alto, mientras jugaba basquetbol". Proceso. 5 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.