Mexican authorities suspect that Carlos Manzo Rodriguez, the mayor of Uruapan, was killed by the Jalisco Cartel, according to a report.
The killing is linked to the capture of a local leader, Rene Belmonte, by police in August, citing sources familiar with the investigation.
The source said that Rene Belmonte, known as Rino, was a close subordinate of the Alvarez Ayala brothers, top leaders in the Jalisco Cartel.
Author's summary: Jalisco Cartel suspected in mayor's killing.