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Mexican Authorities Arrest Suspect in Mayor's Assassination

11/20/2025

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Mexican authorities arrested Jorge Armando N. for allegedly orchestrating the assassination of Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, during the Day of the Dead.
Manzo, a critic of the government's security policies, was shot with his family.
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch said Armando N. directed a criminal cell linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel via encrypted messages.
Over 10,000 security personnel were deployed to Michoacan to combat organized crime.

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Mexican authorities arrested Jorge Armando N. for allegedly orchestrating the assassination of Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, during the Day of the Dead.
Manzo, a critic of the government's security policies, was shot with his family.
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch said Armando N. directed a criminal cell linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel via encrypted messages.
Over 10,000 security personnel were deployed to Michoacan to combat organized crime.