The following is a list of assassinations 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Tapia Gutiérrez | n/d | 3 October 2024 | General secretary of the municipal government of Chilpancingo, Guerrero | Shot three days after taking office.[1][2] |
| Alejandro Arcos Catalán | PRD | 6 October 2024 | 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 2024 | Municipal president of Candelaria Loxicha, Oaxaca | Stabbed in an "interpersonal dispute".[4][5] |
| Benito Aguas Atlahua | PVEM | 9 December 2024 | 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 2024 | Municipal president of Tancanhuitz, San Luis Potosí | Intercepted by gunmen while driving; the three other occupants of the vehicle were also killed.[7] |
See also
editNotes
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.