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Officials Say No Evidence Escorts Were Involved in Uruapan Mayor’s Killing

Investigators are reviewing video from nearby businesses to clarify how the plaza attack unfolded.

Overview

  • Security chief Omar García Harfuch said there are currently no indications the municipal escort team had links to organized crime, noting one escort shot the attacker.
  • Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla said the National Guard handled perimeter protection while the mayor’s immediate detail was provided by municipal police he selected and trusted.
  • Authorities said 14 National Guard members armed with long guns and collective weaponry were assigned to cover the mayor’s routes and accompany his patrols and field work.
  • Escorts have given statements to prosecutors, and videos obtained from surrounding businesses are being analyzed jointly with the Michoacán Attorney General’s Office.
  • Federal officials announced a security reinforcement in Michoacán with ongoing operations focused on locating and detaining those responsible, reiterating a pledge of no impunity.