Dossier
San Miguel Amatitlan
Coverage of San Miguel Amatitlan in the Nexus archive.
- Mexican mayor shot, killed after seeking protection
The mayor of San Miguel Amatitlan, Joel Bravo Martínez, was shot and killed in Oaxaca, Mexico. He had recently requested protection from the state government due to fears for his life. The case is being investigated as political violence.
- Mexican authorities investigate homicide of mayor in Oaxaca state
Mexican authorities are investigating the homicide of Joel Bravo Martínez, mayor of San Miguel Amatitlan in Oaxaca state, who was killed weeks after requesting protection. The Security Cabinet has deployed additional forces to the area, and the case is part of broader concerns about political violence against local leaders.