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Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo Killed at Day of the Dead Festival as Mexico Opens Joint Probe

Officials say he had a 14-member National Guard detail, highlighting security vulnerabilities at mass events.

Overview

  • Authorities reported one attacker was killed and two suspects were detained, and investigators recovered seven shell casings and a 9 mm handgun.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum convened the federal Security Cabinet, which pledged no impunity and is gathering surveillance video and witness statements.
  • Officials said the recovered firearm is tied to earlier clashes between criminal groups in Michoacán, and organized-crime involvement is not ruled out.
  • Large processions and rallies took place in Uruapan, and demonstrators in Morelia entered the state government palace to demand justice.
  • Mexico said it welcomes international cooperation offers, including from the United States, while federal and state forces strengthen security in the region.