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Protests continue over killing of Michoacan mayor

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Protests in Mexico’s Michoacan state have entered their second day following the killing of local mayor Carlos Manzo, a vocal critic of organized crime. Demonstrators accuse the government of failing to address rising violence and corruption in the region.

Breakdown
  • Hundreds protested in Michoacán over the murder of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manso, blaming the government and the Morena party.
  • Mayor Manso had warned about rising insecurity and urged federal action against organized crime before his death. 12s
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected blame for the killing, stating that militarization and the drug war led to current violence. 30s
  • State prosecutors detained two suspects and killed one, attributing the murder to organized crime but not naming a specific group. 52s
  • The killing has increased pressure on the Mexican government to address organized crime, with more protests planned and U.S. officials offering cooperation. 1m 26s
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