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The assassination of Carlos Manzo, known for defying cartels, has prompted massive protests throughout the country.

His death exposed organized crime’s dominance in the state of Michoacán.

Since his death, many Mexicans question whether the government will ever be able to stand up to the cartels.

MEXICO CITY — Carlos Manzo blazed a maverick path as he battled both cartels and what he called skimpy federal support for his crusade against organized crime in his hometown of Uruapan, in western Mexico.

The “man with a hat,” after his signature white sombrero, was an annoyance to the power structure in Mexico City, but beloved among many constituents for his uncompromising stance ag

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