Mexico: Mayor shot dead in Oaxaca state
DW • • world
Key Points:
- Jose Angel Bravo Martinez, mayor of San Miguel Amatitlan in Oaxaca, Mexico, was shot dead in an attack, prompting state prosecutors to launch an investigation.
- The region is known for the presence of organized criminal groups like the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel, which contribute to ongoing violence.
- State authorities have increased police presence and deployed tactical teams to apprehend those responsible, though no motive has been disclosed yet.
- Political violence is common in rural Mexico, with several local officials targeted recently, including another mayor in Oaxaca who was killed last month.
- At least 60 politicians or lawmakers were killed in targeted attacks across Mexico in 2025, highlighting the country's ongoing security challenges.