List of politicians killed during the presidency of Claudia Sheinbaum

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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.

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2024

NamePolitical affiliationDatePositionNotes
Francisco Tapia Gutiérrezn/d3 OctoberGeneral secretary of the municipal government of Chilpancingo, GuerreroShot three days after taking office. [1] [2]
Alejandro Arcos Catalán PRD 6 OctoberMunicipal president [a] of Chilpancingo de los Bravo, GuerreroAbducted and decapitated after six days in office. [3]
Román Ruiz BohórquezNo party
(planilla blanca)		12 OctoberMunicipal president of Candelaria Loxicha, OaxacaStabbed in an "interpersonal dispute". [4] [5]
Benito Aguas Atlahua PVEM 9 DecemberFederal 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 DecemberMunicipal president of Tancanhuitz, San Luis PotosíIntercepted by gunmen while driving; the three other occupants of the vehicle were also killed. [7]

2025

NamePolitical affiliationDatePositionNotes
Carlos Neri Rodríguez PVEM 7 FebruarySecretary of the municipal government and aspiring mayoral candidate in Paso del Macho, VeracruzAbducted, along with his brother, in Camarón de Tejeda, Veracruz; both found dead the following day. [8]
José Luis Perriera PRI 28 AprilGeneral secretary of the municipal council of Teocaltiche, JaliscoShot and killed while dining at a restaurant. [9]
Germán Anuar Valencia MORENA 29 AprilMayoral candidate in Coxquihui, VeracruzKilled when gunmen attacked his campaign headquarters; at least five bystanders were wounded. [10]
Bladimir García Soriano6 MayDirector of public works in Ixtaczoquitlán, VeracruzShot dead upon leaving his home in Córdoba, Veracruz. [11]
Cecilia Ruvalcaba MC 9 MayMunicipal councilwoman for Teocaltiche, JaliscoShot by three masked gunmen at the community hospital she worked at in the early morning hours of 9 May. [12]
Yesenia Lara MORENA 11 MayMayoral candidate for Texistepec, VeracruzShot at campaign event alongside three supporters. [13]
Mario Hernández García15 MayMunicipal president of Santiago Amoltepec, OaxacaAmbushed on a highway near the municipal seat. Two police officers were also killed. [14]
Ximena Guzmán Cuevas
José Muñoz Vega		 MORENA 20 MayPrivate 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 JuneMunicipal president of Metlatónoc, GuerreroDied in hospital after being shot on Federal Highway 95D on 28 May. [17]
Salvador Bastida García PT 5 JuneMunicipal president of Tacámbaro, MichoacánDied in hospital after being shot outside his home in Tacámbaro. His bodyguard was also killed. [18]
Lilia Gema García Soto MORENA 15 JuneMunicipal president of San Mateo Piñas, OaxacaGunmen 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 JuneMunicipal president of Tepalcatepec, MichoacánShot outside her home in central Tepalcatepec. Her husband was also killed and a son was seriously wounded. [21]
Ignacio Alejandro Roaro Aguilar PAN 5 JulySecretary of the municipal government and former municipal president of Apaseo el Alto, GuanajuatoShot while playing basketball in a public park; another municipal official was injured. [22]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ A municipal president is the chief executive of a municipality, comparable to the mayor of a town or city.
  2. ↑ A federal deputy is a member of the Chamber of Deputies.

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ Zerega, Georgina (15 October 2024). "Asesinado el alcalde de Candelaria Loxicha, en Oaxaca". El País. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  5. ↑ Mayen, Baruc (15 October 2024). "Asesinan a Román Ruiz Bohórquez, presidente municipal de Candelaria Loxicha, Oaxaca". Infobae. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  6. ↑ Graham, Thomas (10 December 2024). "Mexico federal congressman shot dead in Veracruz". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  7. ↑ Ferri, Pablo (16 December 2024). "Asesinado Jesús Franco, alcalde de Tancanhuitz, en San Luis Potosí". El País. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ "Politician shot and killed while dining at restaurant in Mexico". CBS. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  10. ↑ Ortiz, Iveth (29 April 2025). "Asesinan a Germán Valencia, candidato de Morena por la alcaldía de Coxquihui, Veracruz". TV Azteca. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  11. ↑ Morales, Óscar (6 May 2025). "Asesinan a balazos al director de Obras Públicas de Ixtaczoquitlán, Veracruz". TV Azteca. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "Jalisco Councilwoman Shot Dead As Cartels Keep Targeting Public Officials In Sinaloa". Latin Times. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  13. ↑ "Mayoral candidate, 3 of her supporters shot dead during campaign rally in Mexico". CBS. 12 May 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  14. ↑ Rojas, Arturo (15 May 2025). "Emboscan a alcalde de Oaxaca y lo matan". El Economista. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  15. ↑ Buschschlüter, Vanessa (21 May 2025). "Gunman kills Mexico City mayor's top aides in roadside attack". BBC News. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ "Confirman muerte de Isaías Rojas Ramírez, alcalde de Metlatónoc baleado durante asalto". ADN 40. 2 June 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  18. ↑ "Asesinan a alcalde de Tacámbaro y a su escolta". El Universal. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  19. ↑ Sosa, Fabián (15 June 2025). "Asesinan a la presidenta municipal de San Mateo Piñas en Oaxaca". Infobae. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  20. ↑ "Gunmen storm Mexican village hall and shoot mayor dead". BBC News. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  21. ↑ "Asesinan a balazos a Martha Mendoza alcaldesa de Tepalcatepec, Michoacán". La Jornada. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  22. ↑ "Ejecutan a Ignacio Roaro, secretario de Apaseo el Alto, mientras jugaba basquetbol". Proceso. 5 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
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