Mexican mayor killed during Day of the Dead celebrations
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A mayor in Mexico's western state of Michoacan was shot dead in a plaza in front of dozens of people who had gathered for Day of the Dead festivities, authorities said. Local politicians in Mexico are frequently victims of political and organized crime violence.
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- Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, was shot dead during Day of the Dead celebrations. 7s
- The attack occurred in public, with firecrackers giving way to gunfire and crowds fleeing. 25s
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the assassination and pledged efforts for peace and security. 36s
- An investigation is underway, with no line of inquiry ruled out to find those responsible. 1m 5s
- Mayors and municipal councillors have become frequent targets of cartel violence, with dozens of political figures killed in recent years. 1m 26s