Mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez has faced criticism for his inaction regarding security in Uruapan, Michoacán. Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla implemented an operation to capture those responsible for the murder of journalist Mauricio Solís Cruz, due to the lack of response from the municipal police.
Manzo disclaims responsibility and accuses his critics of attempting to destabilize his administration. He claims that the violence transcends his management and that everyone is exposed to it. The murder sparked political tensions, questioning the mayor's response, who took refuge with his bodyguards upon hearing the gunshots that ended Solís's life.
The journalism community demands justice and holds local authorities accountable for the violent climate they face. Criticism towards Manzo intensifies as he labels journalists as "chayoteros" and "corrupt," fueling hostility against communicators that, according to observers, may have contributed to the attack on Solís.
