Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Mexico Mayor Valentin Lavin Killed in Town Hall Shooting
Valentin Lavin, the mayor of Temoac in central Mexico, was shot and killed inside the town hall on July 22.
He was an ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum's ruling party.
This happened just months after he survived an earlier assassination attempt in January.
The killing highlights the ongoing violence against public officials in Mexico, where organized crime groups have a strong presence.
Nearly 100 mayors have been killed since 2006.
Authorities are working to find and arrest those responsible.
Valentin Lavin, Mayor of Temoac, was shot dead inside the town hall on July 22.
Lavin was an ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum's left-wing ruling party.
He survived an earlier assassination attempt in January.
The killing underscores the persistent violence facing public officials in Mexico.
Nearly 100 mayors have been murdered across Mexico since 2006.
- Who
- Valentin Lavin, Mayor of Temoac
- What
- Killed in a shooting inside the town hall
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Temoac, Morelos, Mexico
- Why
- Unknown, but organized crime is suspected
Government Response
Criminal Influence
Government Action
Government Response
Authorities launched an operation to identify and arrest those responsible for the mayor's killing.
Criminal Influence
Organized crime groups continue to wield significant influence in several regions, including Morelos.
- Victim
- Valentin Lavin, Mayor of Temoac
- Date of Killing
- July 22
- Location
- Temoac, Morelos, Mexico
- Political Affiliation
- Ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum's ruling party
- Previous Attempt
- Survived an earlier assassination attempt in January
- Mayors Killed Since 2006
- Nearly 100