A Mexican mayor known for his outspoken stance against drug cartels and his push for tougher anti-trafficking laws was shot and killed during a Day of the Dead celebration over the weekend.
Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan in Michoacán State, was gunned down Saturday night during a public vigil, according to state officials.
Authorities said Manzo was struck seven times.
He later died from his injuries at a nearby hospital.
Before his death, Manzo had repeatedly warned that local officials were being targeted by cartels.
He had criticized Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for failing to take stronger action against organized crime.