Grecia Quiroz, Alcaldesa de Uruapan, announced on Thursday that she met with Israel Vega Rodríguez, Vicefiscal de Michoacán, following the official announcement that authorities would investigate the relationship between the municipal president and Samuel García Rivero, known as Samuel “N”, who faces charges as a presuntos responsible in the homicide of Carlos Manzo.
Investigation Into Uruapan Municipal Officials
According to the Michoacán Prosecutor’s Office, the inquiry into Quiroz’s link with Samuel “N” resumed after an expansion in the declaration given by Yesenia Méndez, former private secretary to Carlos Manzo. When questioned by the press, the Vice Fiscal de Inteligencia e Investigación Criminal y Encargado de Despacho de la Fiscalía de Michoacán, Israel Vega Rodríguez, explained the procedural steps. “The denuncia was received just the day before yesterday, so the investigation plan is being made,” Vega Rodríguez stated, adding that investigators must exhaust all lines of inquiry upon receiving new information.
Mayor Quiroz addressed the ongoing inquiries publicly through her X account, formerly Twitter. “El que nada debe, nada teme. La justicia tarde o temprano llegará,” Quiroz posted, affirming that her meeting with the Vicefiscal took place in her official capacity to discuss vital municipal matters and ensure intergovernmental coordination.
The connection between the municipal administration and the criminal case centers on Samuel García Rivero. In an interview with journalists Álvaro Delgado and Alejandro Páez Varela on the program “Los Periodistas,” Yesenia Méndez detailed that García arrived at the Uruapan City Council through a recommendation from Quiroz, who served as DIF president before becoming Mayor. Méndez stated that García maintained a close relationship with Quiroz, securing an appointment as director of Public Relations and Protocol with a monthly salary of 70,000 pesos.
Evidence Presented Before Control Judges
The testimony from Méndez gained added significance following court proceedings against García Rivero. Investigators presented evidence before a control judge indicating that the former director of Public Relations and Protocol supplied the victim’s agenda and location during a festival in exchange for two doses of cocaine.
Méndez also reported observing García send photographs, message captures, and updates regarding the mayor’s activities directly to Quiroz, despite warnings against sharing such sensitive scheduling details.
Did You Know? Carlos Manzo was assassinated on November 1, 2025, in the center of Uruapan, Michoacán, an event that triggered sweeping investigations into local government operations and security protocols.
Demands for Federal Intervention from State Officials
Juan Manzo Rodríguez, brother of the slain mayor and subsecretary of Government of Michoacán, traveled to Mexico City to meet with Ernestina Godoy Ramos, head of the Attorney General’s Office (FGR). He formally requested that the federal institution attract the investigation.
During his appearance on “Los Periodistas,” Juan Manzo asserted that widening the probe into Quiroz’s immediate circle is essential for uncovering the full truth. “Me parece que es importante seguir abundando en el círculo cercano porque de alguna manera ha habido información relevante con datos de prueba interesantes,” Manzo stated, alleging that municipal officials protected by the current mayor at the start of her administration have concealed crucial evidence.
Potential Next Steps in the Judicial Process
As the Michoacán Prosecutor’s Office continues executing its investigative plan, several legal developments could unfold:
- The Attorney General’s Office (FGR) may formally decide whether to attract the ongoing investigation file following Juan Manzo’s formal request to Ernestina Godoy Ramos.
- Investigators could summon additional municipal employees named in expanded witness testimonies to verify or refute claims regarding internal information sharing.
- Control judges may evaluate new evidence gathered from the broadened inquiry involving municipal payroll records and digital communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Grecia Quiroz?
Grecia Quiroz is the Alcaldesa de Uruapan and the widow of former mayor Carlos Manzo. She previously served as the president of the DIF in the municipality.
Why is Samuel García Rivero a suspect?
Samuel García Rivero, also known as Samuel “N”, was bound to trial as a suspected collaborator in the homicide of Carlos Manzo after allegedly providing the victim’s agenda and location during a festival in exchange for two doses of cocaine, according to court presentations.
What role does the federal government play in the case?
Juan Manzo Rodríguez, brother of the slain mayor and subsecretary of Government of Michoacán, requested that Ernestina Godoy Ramos, head of the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), attract the investigation to ensure thorough examination of all municipal lines of inquiry.
How will the coordination between municipal leadership and state prosecutors impact public trust in local institutions?
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