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The protest was ignited by a tragic event—the assassination of Mayor Carlos Monzo Rodriguez, shot seven times while with his young son during a Day of the Dead celebration. Rodriguez was known for his outspoken stance against cartels and their extortion of avocado farmers, making his murder a stark symbol of the criminal syndicates’ unchecked power. The Mexican Bishop’s Conference issued a powerful statement, condemning the ongoing influence of armed groups and emphasizing that the country’s constitutional order is seriously weakened by cartel dominance.