The mayor of San Miguel Acatlán in the Mexican state of Oaxaca
The mayor of San Miguel Acatlán in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, José Angel Bravo Martínez, was shot dead in his home on June 13 by a group of armed individuals. The incident occurred early in the morning, and authorities are investigating both the perpetrators and potential organizers of the assassination.
Consensus
- The mayor of San Miguel Acatlán, José Angel Bravo Martínez, was killed in his home on June 13.
- A group of armed individuals broke into the mayor's house and opened fire.
- The mayor died at the scene.
- The state attorney general of Oaxaca is leading the investigation.
- The mayor was a member of the National Action Party (PAN).
Points of divergence
- The mayor had previously been targeted in May in the neighboring state of Puebla, where his car was stopped and he and three companions were robbed. — vesti
- The assassination of the mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Manso, occurred in November 2025 during a celebration of the Day of the Dead, and he was known for his anti-cartel stance and criticism of federal authorities. — vesti
- In mid-February 2026, members of the 'New Generation of Jalisco' cartel killed 27 security force members in retaliation for the killing of their leader, Nemesio Osegera Serrantes. — vesti
- The governor of Oaxaca, Salomón Jara, stated that the assassination was a 'cowardly murder' and that a multi-agency operational task force was established to apprehend the perpetrators. — m24
- The governor mentioned that the attack took place in the Mişteca region. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Mayor of Mexican city shot dead in his own home — Вести
- Mayor of a Mexican municipality shot in his own home — Москва 24