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Taretán Mayor Francisco Venera Dies at Uruapan Hospital

It is the eighth reported death of a Michoacán mayor since 2021, the first not linked to violence.

Overview

  • The PT-elected municipal president died Tuesday night while receiving care in Uruapan, according to local outlets.
  • Initial reports cite a health complication, with sources pointing to a chronic liver condition and noting formal confirmation is pending.
  • Municipal authorities activated required legal and administrative protocols, with an official communiqué expected to follow.
  • Venera had served since September 1, 2024, after leading the nonprofit Fundación la Resiliencia A.C. from 2016 to 2024.
  • The Partido del Trabajo praised him as sensitive and focused on development as the community marked his passing.