
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.

