Uruapan Mayor Grecia Quiroz announced that four suspects remain at large in the murder case of former mayor Carlos Manzo following ongoing investigations and operations by authorities.
Grecia Quiroz, the municipal president of Uruapan, Mexico, confirmed that four individuals are still being sought in connection with the murder of her husband, former mayor Carlos Manzo, who was killed on November 1, 2025, during the Festival de Velas in Michoacán. Following a meeting with the state’s Attorney General, Carlos Torres Piña, Quiroz emphasized that investigations are still ongoing and that law enforcement agencies are conducting operations to apprehend the remaining suspects that have not yet been caught.
She reiterated her calls for justice over her husband's assassination and expressed her willingness to cooperate with authorities to clarify the circumstances surrounding the crime. Quiroz, also a leader of the Sombrero movement, insisted that all potential lines of investigation must be considered, including those related to organized crime and political connections. This indicates the complexity of the case and the possible implications it might have in the local political landscape.
The murder of Carlos Manzo has drawn considerable attention, highlighting the ongoing issues of violence and crime in Michoacán, a region notorious for its struggles with criminal organizations. The authorities' continued pursuit of justice may influence public confidence in governance and law enforcement response to organized crime in the area.
