Mexican Authorities Suspect Jalisco Cartel in Mayor's Killing
Mexican authorities suspect that Carlos Manzo Rodriguez, the mayor of Uruapan, was killed by the Jalisco Cartel, according to a report.
The killing is linked to the capture of a local leader, Rene Belmonte, by police in August, who was a close subordinate of the Alvarez Ayala brothers, top leaders in the Jalisco Cartel.
- Violence spiked in the region following the arrest, including attacks on local police officers.
- The gunman, a young man between 17 and 19 years old, was connected to the cartel and was killed immediately after the shooting.
A source said that the killing was connected to the capture of Rene Belmonte, known as Rino.
Author's summary: Mexican mayor killed by Jalisco Cartel suspects.