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The aftermath of the assassination of Carlos Manzo, a former mayor in Mexico

By Eyder Peralta
Published December 6, 2025 at 6:44 AM CST

Carlos Manzo was the mayor of a city in Michoacan, Mexico. He launched a full-frontal assault on organized crime. Last month he was assassinated by a lone gunman, sparking protests across the country.

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Eyder Peralta is NPR's East Africa correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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