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Sombrero Movement Vows to Continue After Manzo’s Killing as Deputy Warns Another Attack Could Trigger Wider Crisis

Lupita Arías says the group moves forward under Mayor Grecia Quiroz despite fear, with National Guard protection in place.

Overview

  • Federal deputy Lupita Arías cautioned that any new attack on movement members could unleash a larger crisis than the one following Carlos Manzo’s assassination.
  • Arías said leaders are afraid and arrived to an event in Ocolusen escorted by a National Guard convoy.
  • She insisted the movement will not halt its agenda and will carry on the causes Manzo championed.
  • Grecia Quiroz, Manzo’s widow, assumed the mayoralty a little over two weeks ago and faces a difficult leadership task.
  • An immediate test for the new administration is a severe municipal shortfall, with local estimates putting the deficit near 130 million pesos.