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Sheinbaum Vows Justice for Anti-Crime Mayor Murdered at Day of the Dead Festival
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged justice for Mayor Carlos Manzo, who was murdered at a Day of the Dead festival, highlighting the ongoing threat of organized crime in Michoacán.
- Carlos Manzo, the 40-year-old Mayor of Uruapan and a critic of organized crime, was shot dead during a candlelight Day of the Dead festival on Saturday.
- The murder occurred in Uruapan, Michoacán, a region plagued by violence and organized crime, prompting calls for increased government protection for officials.
- Following the incident, two suspects were arrested, and a third was reported dead, according to Mexicos security ministry, as authorities investigate the murder.
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This tragic event underscores the escalating violence against public officials in Mexico, revealing the dangerous intersection of politics and organized crime. It also raises urgent questions about the governments ability to ensure safety and justice in a volatile environment.