Arrest of Suspected Killer of Carlos Manzo and Political Motive

The prosecutor of Michoacán stated, "When we verify the authenticity of this information, we will summon them to testify if necessary." Thus, a political motive for Manzo's murder is not being ruled out, following accusations from the mayor of Uruapan, who stated a few days ago that four more people are still to be detained. The prosecutor did not specify when the MORENA members would be summoned for questioning but clarified that the decision will be made after corroborating the authenticity of the videos and the progress of the investigation. What are the latest updates on the investigation into Carlos Manzo's murder? The Michoacán Prosecutor's Office highlighted the arrest of 'El Congo', a member of the cartel that assassinated Carlos Manzo and one of the main operators of 'El Licenciado' in the region. 'El Congo' was formally charged after also being linked to crimes such as extortion of avocado and lemon producers in the area. The arrest of Gerardo 'N', alias 'El Congo', took place on March 2 in the municipality of Apatzingán. According to the investigations, 'El Congo' gave instructions to the assassins of Carlos Manzo and was a regional operator of a criminal cell with a presence in Uruapan, allegedly responsible for coordinating extortion against agricultural producers, as well as his probable participation in kidnappings and homicides. They speak of 2 million pesos, two different amounts, they offered 4 million pesos to 'El Licenciado' to carry out and structure everything related to the homicide," detailed the prosecutor. The Michoacán Prosecutor's Office may summon those denounced by Grecia Quiroz to testify. Carlos Torres did not rule out the possibility of summoning MORENA members Nacho Campos, Leonel Godoy, and Raúl Morón to testify, following the complaint filed by Carlos Manzo's widow, Grecia Quiroz. "We are continuing to attend to the complaint from Grecia Quiroz where there are videos of Carlos Manzo who denounces the harassment by certain individuals. According to some statements from the detainees, they speak of the presence of the Army in some laboratories and they felt that concern from this group," said prosecutor Carlos Torres Piña in an interview with Azucena Uresti. The prosecutor recalled that the number of detainees has reached 23, and one of the lines of investigation focuses on the relationship between Samuel 'N', Carlos Manzo's director of public relations, and Jorge Armando 'N', alias 'El Licenciado', who was the regional leader of the 'Los Erre' criminal cell. "To him ('El Licenciado'), the 'Los Erre' group asks a favor, they make this request for a certain amount. The Michoacán Prosecutor's Office continues the investigation into the murder of Carlos Manzo, and one of the alleged motives for the homicide could be related to the operations he carried out in Uruapan in the company of Army elements and other security forces. "Carlos Manzo was putting a lot of pressure with the presence of the Army and other authorities."