Carlos Manzo assassination: 5 facts to know about Mexican mayor who called for use of ‘brute force’ against drug cartels

A Mexican mayor who called for the use of "brute force" against the country's drug cartels was gunned down in public on Saturday, November 1, during "day of the dead" celebrations in his hometown. Days before the assassination, Carlos Manzo had...

Government shutdown latest: Trump admin will partially…

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said in a Monday court filing that it will send out partial payments to the tens of millions of Americans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits – but not all of the normal funds for...

Mexicans protest after another mayor killed in Michoacán

Family and friends attend the funeral of Mayor Carlos Manzo in the municipality of Uruapan, Mexico, on Sunday. Residents of the city of Uruapan demanded justice for the murder of Rodriguez, who was killed on Saturday after attending a public...

Mexican Bishops Say Root Causes of Crime Must Be Addressed After Another Mayor Is Murdered

Manzo had repeatedly denounced the presence of criminal groups in the area. After Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, a city in the Mexican state of Michoacán, was assassinated Nov. 1, the Mexican Bishops’ Conference strongly condemned the act,...

Mexican mayor who spoke out against cartels shot to death

HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) — A Mexican mayor who spoke out against cartels was shot to death at a Day of the Dead event on Saturday. Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo, who had urged the federal government to fight crime differently, was killed during a...

City College celebrates Filipino culture with lunch and community activities

Anthony Diaz, a political science student at San Diego City College, had the opportunity to try out Filipino food and connect with Filipino culture. “Lunch and food in general is a very important aspect of culture,” Diaz said. “Food is meant to be...

Top 10 Countries for Dental Tourism in 2025 (and beyond)

The dental tourism market has exploded, offering savvy patients a world of options. But not all destinations are created equal. Some are built for speed and convenience, others for cosmetic “Hollywood smiles,” and a select few for complex,...

Mexico trounces the US when it comes to world’s best hotels, new ranking finds

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Government shutdown nears record as aid and services at risk

In Brief: The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people stand to lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to...

Peru breaks off ties with Mexico over asylum for former PM

LIMA - Peru’s government said on Nov 3 it had cut off diplomatic relations with Mexico for granting asylum to a former prime minister being investigated over the alleged 2022 coup attempt by then president Pedro Castillo. “Today we learned with...

Club Profile: The Association of Latin American Students

Speaking with the club’s leaders at their inaugural street food festival By: Petra Chase, Features Editor SFU’s Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) has represented students from the region since the early 2000s. On October 1, they hosted...

Mexican mayor slaughtered in front of revellers on Day of the Dead

Carlos Manzo was killed in front of stunned revellers(Image: Facebook) A Mexican mayor who called for "brute force" against murderous drug cartels was shot dead during “Day of the Dead” celebrations in a public execution. Carlos Manzo, 40, was...

Mexico and Spain open the door to diplomatic reconciliation after seven years of tensions

Mexico and Spain have taken what appears to be a definitive step toward diplomatic reconciliation after nearly seven years of tension stemming from a dispute over differing interpretations of the Spanish Conquest. In 2019, former Mexican president...

Government shutdown latest: Trump admin will partially pay for SNAP benefits

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Monday it will send out partial payments to the tens of millions of Americans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits – but not all of the normal funds for families relying on the...

International News Briefs for Monday, November 3, 2025

HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, November 3, 2025. 42 Million Americans Lose Food Benefits as Trump Holds Gatsby-Themed Party Nov 03, 2025 Image Credit: Reuters Elizabeth...

Mexican mayor assassinated during Day of the Dead festival

A Mexican mayor who publicly decried drug cartels was assassinated in front of dozens of people gathered for Day of the Dead festivities, authorities said. Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, the mayor of the Uruapan municipality, was shot and killed...

Trump administration prepares for mission against drug cartels in Mexico

American combat units have already started training for a mission inside Mexico that would -- literally -- put boots on the ground there. It would be an offensive operation targeting Mexico’s lawless drug cartels and leadership. The Pentagon's...

Government shutdown continues as Trump says he 'won't be extorted'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set...

Government shutdown could become longest ever as President Donald Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats

WASHINGTON – The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people stand to lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to...

Americans believe a political candidate will be assassinated soon disturbing poll shows

A concerning number of Americans expect that a major political candidate will be assassinated in the coming years, according to a shocking new survey. Fifty-five percent believe that political violence will rise, according to a survey from...