Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo’s killing triggered a spasm of fury that has fuelled protests across the fertile Mexican state of Michoacan, which produces limes and avocados found on Canadian grocery shelves.

The presidential office said under the "Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice," it would be easier for citizens to anonymously report extortion. Mexican Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch has said several operations already underway in Michoacán, including arresting those involved in organized crime, would be strengthened.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ruled out changes to her administration's security policies after the assassination of a mayor in the violent state of Michoacan.

The Bank of Mexico cuts its benchmark rate by 25 basis points on Thursday in a decision widely anticipated by the market, signaling it could deliver future cuts at coming meetings as inflation falls in Latin America's second-largest economy.

Several contestants walked out of a Miss Universe event this week when the pageant director berated Miss Mexico for not taking part in promotional activities.

Peru’s Congress has declared Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata. The announcement follows Mexico's decision to grant asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez.

The Bank of Mexico cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points on Thursday but struck a more cautious tone on the outlook for further easing, as the economy shows weakness but core inflation remains sticky.