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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

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.
Alejandro Arcos Catalán PRD 6 October 2024 Municipal president of Chilpancingo de los Bravo, Guerrero Abducted and decapitated after six days in office.
Román Ruiz Bohórquez No party
(planilla blanca) 		12 October 2024 Municipal president of Candelaria Loxicha, Oaxaca Stabbed in an "interpersonal dispute".
Benito Aguas Atlahua PVEM 9 December 2024 Federal deputy for the 18th district of Veracruz Shot in the municipality of Zongolica, Veracruz; another man was also killed.
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.

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.
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