Overview
- Authorities report two suspects detained and one aggressor killed after the attack in Uruapan’s central plaza, with a 9mm handgun and seven shell casings recovered.
- The federal security cabinet met on Sunday after President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the killing and vowed zero impunity.
- Investigators say the firearm is forensically linked to at least two prior criminal incidents in the region and no line of inquiry is being ruled out.
- Officials detailed that Manzo’s protection scheme was assigned in December 2024 and reinforced in May 2025, with municipal police providing close security and the National Guard handling the perimeter.
- U.S. officials offered to deepen security cooperation and Mexico’s security chief said such collaboration is welcome, as locals mourned and protested during the mayor’s funeral.