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Mexican Mayor Who Fought Crime Killed During Day of the Dead

The mayor of Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico, Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, was shot and killed during Day of the Dead celebrations, in a region plagued by cartel violence. The attack, carried out by an unidentified gunman linked to local criminal conflicts, resulted in the death of the mayor and injuries to a council member and bodyguard. His death highlights ongoing violence against local politicians amid Mexico's broader issues with organized crime and cartel conflicts.

via NPR|

#day-of-the-dead #mayor-assassination #mexico

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Mexican Mayor Killed During Day of the Dead Festivities

The mayor of Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico, Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, was shot and killed during Day of the Dead celebrations by an unidentified attacker linked to regional criminal conflicts. The attack, which also injured a city council member and a bodyguard, occurred amidst ongoing violence and cartel battles in the region, highlighting the dangerous environment for local politicians in Mexico.

via AP News|

#day-of-the-dead #mayor-assassination #mexico

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Mexican Mayor Killed Amid Anti-Crime Campaigns During Day of the Dead

The mayor of Uruapan, Michoacan, was shot and killed during the Day of the Dead celebrations by an unidentified attacker linked to local criminal conflicts; the incident has sparked public mourning and calls for justice amid ongoing violence in the region.

via Politico|

#criminal-violence #day-of-the-dead #mayor-assassination

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Mexican Mayor Who Fought Cartels Killed During Day of the Dead

Carlos Manzo, a outspoken mayor in Mexico advocating for a tough stance against drug cartels, was murdered during a Day of the Dead celebration in Uruapan, Michoacán, highlighting ongoing violence and the challenges of confronting organized crime in the region.

via Los Angeles Times|

#drug-cartels #mayor-assassination #mexico

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"Assassination Shakes Ecuador as Manta's Mayor Falls Victim to Brazen Attack"

The mayor of Manta, Ecuador, Agustín Intriago, was assassinated in a brazen attack while inspecting public works in the city. A gunman opened fire, killing the mayor and a woman, while the driver of the vehicle used in the attack was wounded and taken into custody. The suspected shooter escaped. It is unclear why the mayor was targeted, but he had previously reported receiving threats. Ecuador has been grappling with an increase in violent crime, driven by power struggles between criminal gangs involved in drug trafficking. President Guillermo Lasso has vowed to bring the killers to justice.

via NBC News|

#crime #criminal-gangs #ecuador