Mexican mayor gunned down during Day of Dead celebrations
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MEXICO CITY (CN) — In her morning press conference on Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to the murder of outspoken Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, killed Saturday night during Day of the Dead celebrations in his home state.
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Mexican mayor who declared 'war on drug cartels' shot dead during Day of Dead festival in Michoacan
Carlos Manzo, the outspoken mayor of Uruapan and a fierce critic of organised crime, was shot dead during Day of the Dead celebrations. Hundreds of mourners dressed in black marched through the city,
Mexican bishops' conference condemned the murder of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, who was shot dead during a Day of the Dead ceremony on Nov. 1.
Native to Mexico, the cempasúchil, or marigold, is recognized as the ceremonial Day of the Dead flower—and is used to guide the spirits of our loved ones back home.