09.11.2026 21:12
The incident, which began with the kidnapping of a mayor in Mexico, turned into an escape story reminiscent of a movie scene hours later. Miguel Ángel Almaraz, who waited for an opportunity to escape from the armed men, slipped away from surveillance, traveled kilometers, and managed to reach the security forces.
Mayor Miguel Ángel Almaraz Maldonado of Río Bravo Municipality in Tamaulipas state, who was kidnapped by armed individuals in Mexico, was rescued after hours of captivity. It emerged that Almaraz, who escaped by taking advantage of a momentary lapse in attention by those guarding him, traveled approximately 80 kilometers.
HE WAS TARGETED BY ARMED INDIVIDUALS WHILE TRAVELING WITH HIS FAMILY
Miguel Ángel Almaraz Maldonado, Mayor of Río Bravo in Mexico's Tamaulipas state, was attacked by armed individuals on Saturday, November 7, while traveling with his family and relatives.
In the area between the states of Zacatecas and San Luis Potosí, the group's vehicle was stopped, and Almaraz was taken away by force. The family members and other passengers with him were released some time later and left by the roadside.
After the incident, security units from four states in Mexico sprang into action.
HE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE CARELESSNESS OF THOSE WATCHING HIM
According to AP, the mayor, who was held for hours, turned the departure of his watchers from the location into an opportunity. Almaraz escaped by jumping over a fence and ran nonstop for about an hour.
It was stated that the mayor, who continued on his way throughout the night, covered a distance of approximately 80 kilometers. Almaraz was later found by security forces in Coahuila state.
SECURITY UNITS OF FOUR STATES WERE INVOLVED
Mexico's Minister of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, announced that the mayor was found through coordination between federal security units and the states of Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, and Coahuila.
The Coahuila Attorney General's Office reported that Almaraz had been officially placed under protection and had undergone a medical examination. It was reported that the mayor later returned to his family and to Río Bravo.
“I EXPERIENCED A TERRIBLE FEAR”
Speaking to journalists after the kidnapping, Almaraz said he was not physically injured but had experienced great fear.
Describing what he had been through, the mayor said, “I feel good. There are no blows or injuries, but I experienced a terrible fear.”
The perpetrators of the incident and the reason for the kidnapping have not yet been announced. While the Mexican authorities' investigation continues, a welcoming ceremony was held for Almaraz in front of the Municipality.