Mexican mayor shot dead in public during Day of the Dead celebrations

The mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, was shot and killed in a public plaza during Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico's Michoacán state. The attack occurred Saturday evening, and the mayor was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries. A city councilor and a bodyguard were also wounded in the incident. Authorities confirmed that the assailant was killed at the scene. The weapon used in the attack was linked to clashes between rival criminal groups. Michoacán is one of Mexico's most violent states, experiencing ongoing conflict among cartels vying for territorial control and illicit activities. The mayor had publicly sought federal assistance to combat criminal groups and had previously accused the state governor and police of corruption. Hundreds of Uruapan residents marched in a funeral procession for Manzo Rodríguez, demanding justice and expressing discontent with the ruling party. The attack was captured on video and circ... download the app to read more