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Sheinbaum Unveils Three‑Axis Peace Plan for Michoacán as Protests Over Uruapan Mayor’s Killing Escalate

Authorities report a CJNG‑linked suspect in the shooting, with investigations continuing.

Overview

  • Demonstrations entered a second day across the state, with the Apatzingán municipal palace set on fire and eight people detained after separate unrest in Morelia.
  • The president vowed no impunity, disclosed initial detentions connected to the case, and rejected a return to militarized tactics.
  • The federal plan outlines security and justice measures including bolstering forces and a specialized high‑impact crimes prosecutor, plus economic and education initiatives to address root causes.
  • Prosecutors identified the alleged gunman as Osvaldo Gutiérrez Vázquez, “El Cuate,” tied to a CJNG‑linked cell; he was killed by Manzo’s bodyguards after firing seven shots with a 9mm pistol.
  • Manzo’s widow, Grecia Quiroz, urged peaceful protests, while opposition lawmakers staged demonstrations in Congress and Morena allies called to close ranks with the security strategy.