Official arrested for alleged cover-up of mayor's cartel-linked killing

Mexican authorities arrested an official allegedly linked to the killing of a mayor who was vocal about drug violence, prosecutors reported on Thursday. Assassins killed Carlos Manzo in the city of Uruapan last November during Day of the Dead celebrations, in a case that ignited fury across Mexico last year. Uruapan's welfare secretary Rosa Alejandra Vargas was arrested "for her probable responsibility in the crime of concealment," Michoacan state prosecutors said in a statement. Vargas is related to several people already arrested in the case and had failed to appear when summoned by investigators, state prosecutor Israel Vega said. Rosa Alejandra Vargas was arrested "for her probable responsibility in the crime of concealment," Michoacan state prosecutors said. Michoacan state prosecutors Manzo, 40, had gained popularity as a crusader against organized crime in the troubled state, and his death triggered huge anti-government protests. Investigations indicate the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) had ordered the attack on Manzo. Authorities have so far arrested 34 people over the killing. Deadly pattern of violenceManzo was among at least 13 mayors killed across Mexico...