Mexico mayor assassination: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum issues statement | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Associated PressMonday 03 November 2025 20:05 GMTMexican mayor shot dead in public during Day of the Dead celebrationsMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has rejected calls for changes to security policies following the public assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez.Mayor Manzo was gunned down during Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacan, a state known for cartel violence, despite having increased security.Sheinbaum defended her administration's approach, stating homicides have decreased and accusing critics of exploiting the tragedy.The president affirmed her strategy of reinforcing security forces, intelligence, and addressing root causes, rather than adopting a “war on drugs” approach.Sheinbaum also declined an offer of increased security assistance from a U.S. official, asserting Mexico's sovereignty while accepting intelligence cooperation.In fullMexican president refuses US help after mayor was shot dead in public assassinationThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in