Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a program for Michoacán to strengthen security in the state through increased military and federal presence after the killing of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo and a wave of citizen demonstrations demanding urgent action against organized crime.
Manzo, who had declared a fierce offensive against crime, was shot to death Nov. 1 during a public event while surrounded by family members, sparking large protests in several cities.
The "Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice," presented Sunday, includes more than 100 actions across three strategic pillars focused on security and justice, economic development and social development. The plan involves an investment of more than $3 billion.
Among the main measures are deploying more than 10,500 federal personnel in the state, strengthening state prosecutors' offices and creating specialized anti-extortion units.
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