The Michoacán Prosecutor’s Office Unravels the Facts
In a court hearing that lasted almost eight hours, the Michoacán Prosecutor’s Office presented conclusive elements that detail the death of Víctor Manuel Ubaldo Vidales, the 17-year-old teenager identified as the material author of the murder of the mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Manzo Rodríguez. The evidence presented by the Public Ministry points to an extrajudicial execution, where the young man lost his life at the hands of one of the mayor’s bodyguards, identified as Demetrio, who used the accused’s own weapon to commit the act.
The Chronological Sequence of Events
The technical analysis of the events establishes a critical timeline. According to the prosecutor’s statement, after Víctor Manuel Ubaldo shot six times at the body of the independent municipal president, no more than 13 seconds elapsed for the bodyguard Demetrio to shoot him at point-blank range, at a distance of less than 30 centimeters, hitting him in the chest. This extremely short time interval is fundamental data in the investigation to determine the nature of the reaction and the possible premeditation in the response of the custodians.
A particularly revealing testimony was that of the paramedic who showed up at the scene. This health professional not only witnessed the execution, but also stated that the bodyguards actively prevented him from providing first aid and any resuscitation attempt to Ubaldo Vidales. This obstruction to medical assistance represents a substantial aggravating factor in the case, suggesting an intention to ensure a fatal outcome.
Legal Consequences and Next Procedural Steps
As a direct result of the evidence presented, the control judge issued unofficial preventive detention for the seven bodyguards and the criminal operator linked to the murder of Mayor Manzo. This precautionary measure, which is decreed to guarantee the appearance of the accused in the process or due to the danger he represents, reflects the seriousness with which the judicial system is treating the charges. The defense of the accused exercised their right to request duplicity of the constitutional term, a legal figure that extends the period for the judicial authority to determine whether or not the accused are linked to the process. Therefore, the final resolution on the procedural future of those involved was postponed until next Wednesday, keeping in suspense the development of this complex case that interweaves political violence, alleged executions and the actions of security forces.
This event puts the action protocols of the bodyguards and the limits of the use of force under the spotlight. The death of the alleged murderer, far from closing the case, has opened a deep investigation into possible violations of human rights and criminal procedures, questioning the chains of command and supervision within the private security structures assigned to public officials. Transparency in subsequent investigations will be crucial to delivering justice and restoring public trust in institutions.
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