Mexico is engulfed in chaos as hundreds of demonstrators storm the Government Palace in Morelia, torching areas of the historic building and clashing violently with riot police. Tear gas, explosions, and Molotov firebombs turned the capital into a battleground as authorities struggled to regain control.
The unrest follows the shocking assassination of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, a high-profile anti-cartel figure widely referred to as the “Bukele of Mexico.” His killing during a public Day of the Dead event has ignited anger across Michoacán, where cartel power, extortion, and political intimidation have become daily realities.
Protesters are now demanding the governor’s resignation and immediate federal intervention, warning that the situation reflects a deeper and accelerating collapse in security. The events highlight the growing crisis of political violence in Mexico, where officials, activists, and community leaders remain frequent cartel targets.
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