Overview
- Carlos Manzo was shot at a candlelight event on Nov. 1 in Uruapan and died later at a hospital, according to Michoacán officials.
- Authorities said one assailant was killed at the scene, two people were detained, and a 9mm handgun was recovered as security forces increased patrols.
- Residents held a funeral procession and marches in Uruapan and Morelia demanding justice, with some demonstrators damaging the state government palace.
- Mexico’s president convened a security meeting and the federal security secretary said no line of inquiry has been ruled out in the investigation.
- Officials said Manzo had official protection since last year, the National Guard reinforced perimeter security with 14 members in May, and he had recently sought more federal support for the city.