Oaxaca Mayor Killed in Shooting; Authorities Launch Investigation

WHO:

DW.com - Jose Angel Bravo Martinez, the mayor of San Miguel Amatitlan, was a member of the National Action Party (PAN).

DW.com - State Governor Salomon Jara made a statement regarding the violence in Oaxaca.

WHAT:

DW.com - Jose Angel Bravo Martinez was shot dead in an attack.

DW.com - State prosecutors activated investigation protocols for high-impact crimes immediately after learning of the attack.

DW.com - A tactical team was deployed to seal off escape routes and locate those responsible for the mayor's killing.

DW.com - At least 60 politicians or lawmakers died in targeted killings in 2025, according to Causa en Comun.

WHERE:

ABC News World - The incident occurred in San Miguel Amatitlan, Oaxaca, Mexico.

DW.com - San Miguel Amatitlan is located in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca.

WHEN:

DW.com - The attack on the mayor occurred on a Saturday, as reported by local authorities.

WHY:

DW.com - Organized criminal groups, including the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the Sinaloa Cartel, are active in Oaxaca, contributing to the violence.

HOW:

DW.com - Authorities increased police presence in the area following the attack.

(UPDATED June 14, 2026 06:26 UTC)

Jose Angel Bravo Martinez, the mayor of San Miguel Amatitlan and a member of the National Action Party, was shot dead in an attack that has prompted state prosecutors to activate investigation protocols for high-impact crimes. In response to the violence, a tactical team has been deployed to seal off escape routes and locate those responsible for the mayor's killing, as organized criminal groups like the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel continue to contribute to the unrest in Oaxaca. Following the attack, authorities have increased police presence in the area to enhance security and address the ongoing threats faced by politicians and lawmakers in the region.