A group of cartel gunmen shot and killed one of the most outspoken politicians in Western Mexico. The Uruapan, Michoacán, mayor had taken a hard stance against drug cartels and had his city cops fight them at a time when state and federal politicians there had deep connections to criminal organizations.

On Saturday night, Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodriguez, the mayor of Uruapan, was hosting a candlelight celebration surrounded by children when a team of gunmen fired multiple shots at him, also striking a local councilman.

Paramedics rushed both politicians to a local hospital, where, after some time, Manzo died from his injuries.

The Michoacan government released a statement shortly after confirming the death of the politician and announcing the arrest of two gunmen. and the death of a thir

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