Michoacán Mayor’s Assassination Exposes Deadly Cost of Mexico’s Lawlessness
The murder of Uruapan’s independent mayor highlights the ongoing failure of Mexican authorities to protect local leaders from ruthless criminal cartels, underscoring risks that ripple across the border.
The assassination of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan in Michoacán, is yet another grim reminder that Mexico’s fight against organized crime remains a dangerous uphill battle — one with direct consequences for American security.Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla confirmed that Manzo was fully aware of the risks he faced by confronting violent criminal groups entrenched in the region. Yet despite this knowledge and his outspoken stance against cartel influence, Manzo became a target during a public event on Day of the Dead. This brazen act sends a chilling message not only to Mexican officials but also to citizens and policymakers...
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