Mexican mayor Carlos Manzo Rodríguez was shot dead during Day of the Dead celebrations in Uruapan, Michoacán, amid cartel violence.

Mexican mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez was shot dead during Day of the Dead celebrations in Uruapan on November 1, 2025. The attacker, later killed at the scene, struck him seven times; a council member and bodyguard were injured. Authorities linked the weapon to cartel clashes in Michoacán. Manzo Rodríguez, an independent mayor elected in 2024, had been under protection after criticizing state officials and seeking federal help against organized crime. His death, following two similar killings in the state, sparked a large funeral march demanding justice.