Uruapan Mayor Grecia Quiroz under investigation in Carlos Manzo murder case

Grecia Quiroz Carlos Manzo Uruapan Michoacán Samuel García Rivero

The Michoacán Prosecutor's Office has opened a new line of investigation into Grecia Quiroz, the current acting mayor of Uruapan, regarding her potential links to Samuel García Rivero. García Rivero, a former municipal official, is accused of providing sensitive information about the movements and agenda of the late mayor, Carlos Manzo, to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) prior to his murder on November 1, 2025.

The investigation was prompted by an expanded statement from Yesenia Méndez Rodríguez, Carlos Manzo's former private secretary. Méndez alleged that García Rivero was hired by the City Council upon Quiroz's recommendation and that the two maintained a close relationship, even continuing to communicate after the murder.

Grecia Quiroz has denied these allegations, stating she did not personally propose García Rivero's employment and that he was introduced to the administration through other political channels. She has also challenged the credibility of the accusations, questioning the timing of the testimony. Meanwhile, Juan Manzo Rodríguez, the brother of the deceased mayor, has formally requested that the Attorney General's Office (FGR) take over the case, citing concerns over the potential alteration of the crime scene and the handling of evidence by local officials.

Entities

Carlos Manzo · Carlos Manzo Rodríguez · 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

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
[DISPUTED] 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
[● 6 SOURCES] 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
[○ 1 SOURCE] 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
[● 7 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 · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Samuel García Rivero maintained contact with Grecia Quiroz after the murder. diarioamanecer.com.mx
[● 8 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 · +2 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] Samuel García Rivero allegedly received a salary increase to 70,000 pesos following the murder of Carlos Manzo. mayacomunicacion.com.mx
[DISPUTED] Grecia Quiroz denied recommending Samuel García Rivero for a position in the Uruapan City Council. www.contramuro.com