Calls for justice after Mexico mayor killed during Day of the Dead festival
Summary
A local mayor in Michoacan, Mexico, Carlos Manzo, was killed during a public event by an unidentified attacker. The attack occurred during a Day of the Dead festival in Uruapan, sparking calls for justice from residents. Mexican authorities, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, have promised to investigate the murder.Key Facts
- Carlos Manzo was the mayor of Uruapan, Michoacan, and was known for opposing organized crime.
- Manzo was shot seven times by an unidentified man during a public festival.
- The attacker was killed at the scene.
- Manzo had been mayor since September 2024 and had expressed concerns about his safety.
- Uruapan, known for its avocado industry, has been a target for criminal groups.
- Federal Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch stated that the murder weapon was linked to local criminal clashes.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged full justice and called Manzo’s assassination "vile".
- US officials offered to cooperate with Mexico to combat organized crime.
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