Oaxaca Municipal President Assassinated; Two Detained

Eduardo S., the municipal president of San Miguel Yogovana in Oaxaca, was killed outside his home early Sunday morning. The Oaxaca State Attorney General's Office reported that the victim was performing surveillance duties when he noticed two motorcycles parked outside a residence. As he sought police assistance, individuals emerged from the house aggressively and opened fire, fatally wounding him.

According to residents, a conflict had been escalating in the days prior between armed individuals and community authorities, including the municipal president. The armed group had allegedly attempted a robbery at the local telesecundaria. Community members organized to confront these individuals, leading to the attack on Eduardo S.

Authorities confirmed the arrest of two members of an armed group shortly after the assassination. One of the assailants was reportedly injured during the attack and is currently under police custody at a local hospital. This incident follows a near-fatal attack on June 22, where the former municipal president of Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz survived an armed assault that killed his bodyguard.

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The victim was conducting surveillance when he detected two motorcycles parked outside a residence. Upon requesting police support to verify the status of the units, the alleged owners emerged from the dwelling with aggressive attitudes and attacked the victim with firearms, who died at the scene.