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Mexico Details Second Attacker in Uruapan Mayor Killing as Alleged Cell Leader “Z” Is Tied to Case

Officials described a coordinated cell that recruited minors through addiction centers using a messaging app.

Overview

  • Omar García Harfuch said the original plan included at least one more assailant, identifying the minor Fernando Josué “N” as an intended second attacker.
  • Investigators reported that shooter Víctor Manuel “N” arrived on November 1 with Ramiro “N” and Fernando Josué “N”, and that Ramiro and Fernando were found dead nine days later after being told to hide.
  • Authorities recounted a series of arrests: alleged supervisor Jorge Armando “N” (El Licenciado) on November 18, a taxi driver who moved participants after the attack, and seven Uruapan officials detained on November 21 for homicide by omission.
  • Further detentions followed with recruiter Jaciel Antonio “N” (El Pelón) on November 23, collaborator Gerardo “N” on December 9, and Alejandro Baruc “N” (alias Z/KOZ) on December 24 in a multiagency operation.
  • The Michoacán prosecutor’s office obtained a vinculación a proceso for Alejandro Baruc on December 30 for firearm and narcomenudeo offenses, and officials said evidence links him to the plot and could support additional arrests.