Overview
- A largely peaceful demonstration turned violent when a faction forced entry, hurled Molotov cocktails, and set fires inside the municipal building.
- Protesters gathered to demand accountability for the killings of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo and activist Bernardo Bravo.
- Authorities reported no injuries, while flames damaged Day of the Dead decorations, portions of the municipal archive, and administrative offices.
- The municipal government condemned the vandalism, blamed organized “grupos de choque,” and said damage assessments and investigative steps are in progress.
- Viral videos and hashtags spread widely on social platforms, amplifying calls for justice from Apatzingán.