Grecia Quiroz
In short
Grecia Quiroz is the municipal president (mayor) of Uruapan, Michoacán. She is currently in the news for calling for a national march on 1 November to honour the memory of her late husband, Carlos Manzo, one year after his assassination.
Who they are now
She serves as the mayor of Uruapan, having assumed office on 5 November 2025. She was appointed by the Congress of Michoacán to complete the 2024–2027 term following the death of her husband.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for her because she has organised a peaceful national mobilisation for justice and peace to mark the anniversary of Carlos Manzo's murder.
An example of their work
She was nominated by the Movimiento del Sombrero political organisation. She is currently leading efforts to organise a nationwide march starting from the Monumento a Lázaro Cárdenas.