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04-11-2025
The president of Spain's Valencia region, Carlos Mazón, has resigned due to criticism over his handling of flash floods that killed 229 people in October 2024. Mazón faced pressure to step down after it emerged he spent nearly four hours in a restaurant during the floods and didn't attend emergency meetings. He acknowledged making mistakes and apologized, but maintained they weren't due to political calculation or bad faith. The resignation comes as the conservative People's Party (PP) faces concerns about Mazón's unpopularity affecting electoral prospects. Mazón's replacement is complicated by the PP's reliance on far-right Vox's parliamentary support.
Entities: Carlos Mazón, Valencia, Spain, People's Party (PP), Maribel Vilaplana • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-11-2025
Mexican Mayor Carlos Manzo, known for his hardline stance against drug cartels, was shot and killed during a Day of the Dead celebration in Uruapan, Michoacán State. Manzo had been critical of President Claudia Sheinbaum's approach to combating cartels, calling for greater determination. The killing is being investigated, with Security Minister Omar García Harfuch vowing 'no impunity.' Manzo's death highlights the ongoing violence and challenges faced by local leaders in Mexico's cartel-affected areas.
Entities: Carlos Manzo, Claudia Sheinbaum, Omar García Harfuch, Uruapan, Michoacán State • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-11-2025
The mayor of Uruapan municipality in Mexico's Michoacan state, Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodriguez, was shot dead by a gunman during Day of the Dead festivities. Rodriguez, an outspoken critic of organized crime, was shot seven times in front of dozens of people. A city council member and bodyguard were also injured. The attacker was killed, and two suspects were arrested. The murder has been condemned by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who promised justice and called an emergency security meeting. Michoacan is a violent state plagued by criminal groups fighting for control.
Entities: Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodriguez, Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico, Day of the Dead • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform