In Santiago Michac, a community in the municipality of Nativitas, Tlaxcala, two men were almost lynched by residents who accused them of trying to rob a pharmacy and a medical office. The situation escalated quickly, and a rescue operation by state and municipal police was required to extract the men from the crowd. In a retaliatory act, locals burned the motorcycle used by the alleged robbers.

This incident marks the first lynching attempt recorded in Tlaxcala for the year 2026, a concerning trend in a state where such occurrences have been reported frequently. The region has witnessed numerous lynching attempts in recent years, with the Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana noting thirty-two attempts and one successful lynching in 2025 alone, highlighting a growing distrust of authorities or legal systems in dealing with crime.

The violence reflects deeper societal issues, including public frustration towards crime and the perceived inability of law enforcement to protect communities. The residents' rapid resort to vigilantism underscores a significant concern regarding safety in the area, which may compel local authorities to reassess their strategies in addressing public safety and crime prevention in Tlaxcala.