Grecia Quiroz under investigation in Carlos Manzo murder case

Uruapan Carlos Manzo murder Grecia Quiroz Samuel García Rivero Michoacán Prosecutor

The Michoacán Prosecutor's Office has intensified its investigation into the murder of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, specifically exploring a potential link between his widow, current Uruapan Mayor Grecia Quiroz García, and Samuel García Rivero. García Rivero, a former municipal official, is currently being prosecuted for allegedly providing information regarding Manzo's movements to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), which was used to execute the homicide on November 1, 2025.

The investigation gained momentum following an expanded statement from Yesenia Méndez Rodríguez, Manzo's former private secretary. Méndez Rodríguez alleged that Quiroz recommended García Rivero for a position at the City Council and that the two maintained a close relationship. She further claimed that García Rivero maintained contact with Quiroz even after the murder.

In response, Grecia Quiroz has denied recommending García Rivero, stating he was introduced to the administration by another federal deputy. She has also characterized the investigation as a political persecution aimed at hindering her future political aspirations. Meanwhile, the Prosecutor's Office has issued multiple formal requests for Quiroz to surrender Carlos Manzo's mobile devices for forensic analysis, a request she has previously resisted due to a lack of trust in the local institution. Additionally, Juan Manzo Rodríguez, the victim's brother, has formally requested that the Attorney General's Office (FGR) take over the case, citing concerns over potential crime scene tampering and the need for a more exhaustive federal investigation.

Entities

Carlos Manzo · Carlos Manzo Rodríguez · Fiscalía General del Estado de Michoacán · Fiscalía de Michoacán · Grecia Quiroz · Grecia Quiroz García · Jalisco New Generation Cartel · Michoacán Prosecutor's Office · Prosecutor's Office of Michoacán · Samuel García Rivero · Uruapan · Yesenia Méndez Rodríguez

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Samuel García Rivero maintained a close relationship with Grecia Quiroz. udgtv.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Samuel García Rivero was hired by the City Council upon the recommendation of Grecia Quiroz. udgtv.com · montecristinoticias.com · diarioamanecer.com.mx · criterios.mx · deultimominuto.com · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Municipal officials allegedly altered the crime scene and removed Carlos Manzo's cell phones. www.elbuentono.com.mx
[DISPUTED] The Prosecutor's Office is investigating a possible link between Grecia Quiroz and Samuel García Rivero. udgtv.com · montecristinoticias.com · diarioamanecer.com.mx · deultimominuto.com · sintesis.mx · +4 more
[DISPUTED] Juan Manzo Rodríguez has formally requested that the Attorney General's Office (FGR) take over the investigation into his brother's murder. www.elbuentono.com.mx · jornadabc.com.mx
[● 11 SOURCES] Samuel García Rivero provided information to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) regarding Carlos Manzo's movements. udgtv.com · diarioamanecer.com.mx · sintesis.mx · www.calibre800.com · www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · +4 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Samuel García Rivero maintained contact with Grecia Quiroz after the murder. diarioamanecer.com.mx · yucatanalamano.com · canal44.com
[● 11 SOURCES] Yesenia Méndez Rodríguez testified that Samuel García Rivero was hired by the City Council upon the recommendation of Grecia Quiroz and that they maintained a close relationship. montecristinoticias.com · diarioamanecer.com.mx · deultimominuto.com · sintesis.mx · udgtv.com · +6 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The Michoacán Prosecutor's Office is investigating a potential link between Grecia Quiroz and Samuel García Rivero. montecristinoticias.com · diarioamanecer.com.mx · deultimominuto.com · sintesis.mx · udgtv.com · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Grecia Quiroz denied recommending Samuel García Rivero for a position in the Uruapan City Council. www.contramuro.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Samuel García Rivero allegedly received a salary increase following the murder of Carlos Manzo. canal44.com · diario.mx
[● 8 SOURCES] The Michoacán Prosecutor's Office requested the mobile phones of Carlos Manzo from Grecia Quiroz for forensic analysis. tribunademexico.com · formato7.com · sintesis.mx · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx · yucatanalamano.com · +2 more