13.11.2026 14:53
Businessman Eduardo Valdovinos Padilla, who entered politics in Mexico only 36 days ago and was preparing to run for mayor, lost his life after being attacked with firearms during a horseback parade he attended. An investigation has been launched into the death of Padilla, who said he entered politics to help his people.
Eduardo Valdovinos Padilla, a 30-year-old businessman who has just entered politics in Mexico, lost his life in an armed attack while preparing to run for mayor. Padilla, who aimed to seek the candidacy from the ruling Morena party, was targeted by gunfire during a horseback parade held in his hometown. The young businessman, who entered politics only 36 days ago, had said shortly before his death, "I want to help the society I live in," and this became one of the most striking details left behind.
THEY OPENED FIRE AT THE HORSEBACK PARADE
The incident occurred in the Buenos Aires area of Lázaro Cárdenas city in Mexico's Michoacán state. Gunshots rang out during a traditional horseback parade held in the area with a large number of people participating.
Businessman Eduardo Valdovinos Padilla, who was participating in the parade, was attacked by gunfire while he was in his vehicle. After the attack, security forces and medical teams were dispatched to the area.
Teams arriving at the scene determined that Padilla had lost his life. The attacker reportedly fled the scene, while the reason for the murder has not yet been announced.
HE HAD BEEN IN POLITICS FOR ONLY 36 DAYS
The detail that made the murder even more noteworthy was that Padilla was still at the very beginning of his political life.
The young businessman, operating in the cargo and e-commerce sector, announced with a statement on October 6 that he would enter politics.
Padilla, who aimed to run for Mayor of Lázaro Cárdenas from the ruling Morena party, invited citizens to a meeting on October 23 to introduce his political project.
However, only 36 days after announcing his political goals, he was killed in an armed attack.
"I AM NEW TO POLITICS, I JUST WANT TO HELP"
The words from an interview Eduardo Valdovinos Padilla gave shortly before his death drew attention again.
Padilla, who explained that he had not previously engaged in any political activity, had said, "I am new to this work; I have never entered politics before."
The young businessman, stating that he did not enter politics to gain financial profit, explained his purpose with these words: "I am doing this because I want to help the society I live in and have spent my whole life in. I plan to spend the rest of my life here as well."
Padilla had also expressed that he believed there was a lot of improvement that could be made in the city where he was born and raised.