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Seven Uruapan Bodyguards Arrested in Probe of Mayor Carlos Manzo’s Day‑of‑the‑Dead Killing

Seven municipal police officers who served as bodyguards for Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo were arrested on suspicion of involvement in his Nov. 1 killing during a Day of the Dead event. The suspected shooter, a 17‑year‑old, was killed at the scene by the mayor’s security team. Federal authorities also detained an alleged mastermind, Jorge Armando "N" ("El Licenciado"), whom officials link to a cartel cell. The slaying sparked nationwide protests and accelerated the federal "Plan Michoacán," including a deployment of 10,000 soldiers.

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Seven Uruapan Bodyguards Arrested in Probe of Mayor Carlos Manzo’s Day‑of‑the‑Dead Killing

Seven active municipal police officers who served as bodyguards for Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo have been detained on suspicion of involvement in his assassination, the state prosecutor’s office said. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into the Nov. 1 killing that occurred during a public Day of the Dead event.

Details of the arrests

Prosecutors said the seven men were held while investigators probe their "probable involvement in the crime of qualified homicide." Authorities later confirmed the detainees were municipal police officers assigned to the late mayor’s security detail. Images circulated in local media showed a coordinated midday raid by state prosecutors backed by military and federal security forces.

The killing and the immediate aftermath

Mayor Carlos Manzo, 40, was shot dead in broad daylight in front of his family on Nov. 1. The suspected shooter, a 17‑year‑old, was killed at the scene by members of the mayor’s security team. Local and federal investigators have pointed to organised crime as the likely driver behind the attack.

Alleged mastermind and cartel links

Federal authorities also announced the arrest of Jorge Armando "N", known as "El Licenciado," identifying him as one of the alleged masterminds of the assassination. Officials say El Licenciado leads an unnamed criminal cell that local media link to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Political and public response

The assassination — which took place during a public memorial event — provoked national shock and widespread protests. Thousands, many young people, marched in Mexico City to denounce the killing; clashes with police left more than 100 people injured and 19 arrested. The sudden violence has increased pressure on President Claudia Sheinbaum to change her security approach.

Government reaction

In response to the murder, the federal government announced "Plan Michoacán," which pairs expanded social spending with a security deployment that includes 10,000 soldiers to try to wrest control of the state from organised criminal groups. Meanwhile, Manzo’s widow, Grecia Quiroz — who was appointed by the state congress to succeed him as mayor — had been under protection by the detained officers until their arrest.

Note: Investigations are ongoing and officials say more actions and detentions may follow as authorities work to determine the full circumstances and any criminal organisation involvement.

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