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Mexican mayor killed during Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacan

Mexican mayor killed during Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacan

Summary

The mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, was killed during Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacan, Mexico. The attacker, who was also killed, shot the mayor multiple times and the incident is linked to ongoing violence from criminal gangs in the region.

Key Facts

  • Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez was the mayor of Uruapan in Michoacan, Mexico.
  • He was shot and killed during Day of the Dead celebrations in a public plaza.
  • A city council member and a bodyguard were injured in the attack.
  • The attacker was killed on the scene by security forces.
  • The gun used was connected to previous violent incidents between rival criminal groups.
  • Michoacan is a region with significant cartel and organized crime violence.
  • Hundreds of locals attended his funeral procession, demanding justice.
  • Manzo Rodríguez had been appealing for federal help against local crime before his death.
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