Mexican mayor killed during Day Of Dead festivities
Digest more
A hitman linked to the CJNG shot dead the mayor of Uruapan, who had arrested the group’s leader in August
Carlos Manzo, 40, an outspoken critic of organized crime, was fatally shot on Nov. 1 while attending a candlelight Day of Dead festival.
21h
Sheinbaum rules out changes in security strategy after the assassination of mayor in western Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ruled out changes to her administration's security policies after the assassination of a mayor in the violent state of Michoacan.
President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico won’t return to the violent war on drug traffickers some opponents say is necessary.
MEXICO CITY (CN) — In her morning press conference on Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to the murder of outspoken Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, killed Saturday night during Day of the Dead celebrations in his home state.
Carlos Manzo was killed in public during "day of the dead" celebrations in his hometown, days after he said he did not want to become “another murdered mayor.”
Mexican mayor, Carlos Manzo Rodríguez, was tragically assassinated during Day of the Dead festivities in Mexico's Michoacán state. Known for his strong stance against violent drug cartels, Manzo was shot in a public plaza.
Feedback