"Tragic Loss: Anti-gang Activist Hipólito Mora Murdered in Mexico"

Hipólito Mora, a leader of the armed civilian movement that fought against drug cartels in Michoacan, Mexico, has been killed by unidentified gunmen. Mora was one of the last surviving leaders of the vigilante movement, which aimed to expel the Knights Templar cartel from the state. He had complained in recent years about the infiltration of vigilante forces by cartels and the worsening gang violence. Mora's killing highlights the ongoing security challenges in Michoacan, where different cartels continue to operate.