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Mexican Mayor Martha Laura Mendoza Killed in Michoacán

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By Web Desk Published June 18, 2025 3 Min Read
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Martha Laura Mendoza, mayor of Tepalcatepec in Michoacán, was shot dead alongside her husband in a femicide, just days after another female mayor’s murder in Oaxaca. The Michoacán public prosecutor’s office reported the killing, highlighting Mexico’s escalating violence driven by drug cartels.

Martha Mendoza, a member of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Morena party, was killed in Tepalcatepec, Michoacán. The public prosecutor’s office labelled the attack a femicide but provided no specific details, noting only its occurrence in the town. Guillermo Valencia, former Tepalcatepec mayor and PRI party leader, shared on X that sources indicated Mendoza and her husband were attacked as they left their home. The investigation continues to uncover the circumstances of this targeted killing.

Michoacán’s Cartel-Driven Violence

Michoacán, a major avocado producer and home to Lazaro Cardenas port, has faced nearly two decades of gang violence. Cartels, including the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, compete for control, making the region a hotspot for organised crime. Local officials like Mendoza are frequent targets, as cartels seek to influence municipal governance. This environment of lawlessness heightens risks for public servants, particularly in rural areas like Tepalcatepec.

Sicarios ejecutaron a Martha Laura Mendoza, alcaldesa de Tepalcatepec, Michoacán y a su esposo, era cuñada de El Abuelo Farías, líder del Cártel de Tepalcatepec, se dedicaba a extorsionar, despojar bienes y proteger al abuelo, algunos la quieren hacer pasar por inocente… pic.twitter.com/1UglPAEitO

— Blog del Narco México (@blogdelnarcomex) June 17, 2025

Mendoza’s murder follows the killing of Lilia Garcia, mayor of San Mateo Pinas in Oaxaca, who was shot in her office on June 15, 2025, alongside a staff member. These back-to-back attacks underscore the vulnerability of local leaders in cartel-dominated regions. Violence has also reached Mexico City, where two aides to Mayor Clara Brugada were killed in May 2025. Over recent years, dozens of officials have been targeted, reflecting cartels’ efforts to assert dominance.

Mexico’s Broader Violence Crisis

Since the government’s anti-cartel campaign began in 2006, approximately 480,000 lives have been lost to criminal violence, primarily linked to drug trafficking. Over 120,000 people remain missing. Femicide, a critical aspect of this crisis, claims around 10 women and girls daily, often tied to domestic or organised crime. Mendoza’s killing, classified as a femicide, highlights the urgent need for policies addressing both gender-based violence and cartel influence.

President Claudia Sheinbaum, leading the Morena party, faces mounting pressure to curb violence through social reforms rather than militarised strategies. The repeated targeting of local officials and the femicide epidemic demand comprehensive solutions, including stronger protections for public servants and targeted anti-cartel measures. Mendoza’s death amplifies calls for action to restore safety in regions like Michoacán.

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