Mayor murdered in Mexico weeks after mayor of another Oaxaca town was killed (opens original article in a new tab)

A mayor in Oaxaca, Mexico, was fatally shot, adding to concerns over violence against local officials following the recent murder of another mayor in the same state.

• Mayor of San Miguel Amatitlan was fatally shot in Oaxaca, Mexico.
• Another Oaxaca mayor was murdered last month, part of ongoing violence against local officials.
• At least 60 politicians were killed in targeted killings in Mexico last year.