US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau indicated that the Trump administration is willing to deepen security cooperation with Mexico to eradicate organized crime on both sides of the border. The White House official's statement comes after the assassination last night of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán. The US official expressed confidence that there will be"swift and effective" action to solve this crime.

Through X Landau, he expressed his condolences for the murder of Carlos Alberto Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, who was shot dead on Saturday night while leading the massive Festival of Candles.

Christopher Landau expressed his sorrow over the crime and extended his condolences to the official's family. In an official statement, he affirmed that Washington is prepared to deepen security cooperation with Mexico to combat organized crime.

On social media, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State stated: “On this Day of the Dead, my thoughts are with the family and friends of Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico, who was murdered last night during a public Day of the Dead celebration. The United States is ready to deepen security cooperation with Mexico to eradicate organized crime on both sides of the border.”

Landau posted the message along with a photograph of the mayor: “Here we see Carlos with his young son in his arms during the celebration, moments before the attack. May his soul rest in peace and may his memory inspire swift and effective action. RIP.”

On this All Souls' Day, my thoughts are with the family and friends of Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico, who was assassinated at a public Day of the Dead celebration last night. The US stands ready to deepen security cooperation with Mexico to wipe out organized…

— Christopher Landau (@DeputySecState) November 2, 2025