‘Cowardly act’: Mexican mayor shot dead during Day of the Dead celebrations; had been a vocal critic of the government

Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez (Image: X@/TeslaDogs) A mayor in Mexico’s western state of Michoacán was shot dead in a public plaza on Saturday, in front of dozens gathered for Day of the Dead celebrations. Authorities said Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, who had repeatedly appealed to President Claudia Sheinbaum for more resources to combat drug traffickers […]

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Mexico’s first judicial elections stir controversy and confusion among voters

A supporter of Lenia Batres, who is running for election for the Mexican Supreme Court, holds an instruction sheet on how to vote, during her closing campaign rally in Mexico City (Image credit: AP) Mexico is holding its first ever judicial elections on Sunday, stirring controversy and sowing confusion among voters still struggling to understand […]

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