Sheinbaum asks not to politicize the murder of Carlos Manzo: 'We will wait for the end of the investigations'
Claudia Sheinbaum urges against politicizing the murder of Carlos Manzo as investigations unfold, with an emphasis on justice rather than political debate.
Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico City, has called for the murder of Carlos Manzo not to be politicized, especially in light of accusations made by Uruapan's Mayor Greece Quiroz against prominent members of the political party Morena. Quiroz has reported members Raúl Morón, Leonel Godoy, and Ignacio Benjamín Campos Equihua to the State Attorney General's Office, linking them to the homicide of Manzo, leading to a heated political discourse around the crime. Sheinbaum emphasized that the focus should be on obtaining justice for Manzo rather than engaging in political debate.
During a morning press conference, Sheinbaum shared that the main line of investigation into the murder, which occurred on November 1, 2025, is organized crime. Many arrests have already been made, indicating significant progress in the investigation. She stated her hope that the authorities will ensure justice is served, while acknowledging that the investigation is still underway and more information will be revealed as it progresses.
The political context surrounding this case is tense, as the accusations against political figures could influence public perceptions and party dynamics within the Morena party, especially with upcoming elections. Sheinbaum's call for an apolitical approach to the investigation reflects her intention to maintain focus on the criminal elements at play rather than allow the incident to escalate into partisan conflict, reiterating the importance of justice in high-profile cases involving violence in Mexico.