A Mexican mayor who called for “brute force” against the country’s violent drug cartels was gunned down in public Saturday night during “Day of the Dead” celebrations in his hometown. Carlos Manzo, 40,

The mayor of the Uruapan municipality, Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, was gunned down Saturday night in Mexico’s western state of Michoacán when dozens of people who had gathered for Day of the Dead

Mexican families will gather in homes and cemeteries in memory of their family members who have departed. The day is packed with lively parades and rituals such as the decoration of altars, and sumptuous victuals including Mexican street food, a special kind of bread and hot chocolate.

Parishioners in Mexico City, Mexico, celebrate one of the country's most profound cultural traditions, Day of the Dead, on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2.

Native to Mexico, the cempasúchil, or marigold, is recognized as the ceremonial Day of the Dead flower—and is used to guide the spirits of our loved ones back home.

These five spots in Mexico host some of the best Day of the Dead celebrations and one of them is near AZ. Here's what to expect from each.

At least 23 people are dead and multiple others are injured after a fire at a discount store in Mexico. At around 3:09 p.m. local time on Saturday, Nov. 1, an explosion occurred at Waldo’s in Hermosillo that caused a blaze while the store was busy with people shopping for Day of the Dead celebrations,

Hundreds took to the streets of San Jose and Oakland this weekend to celebrate Día de los Muertos. Avenida de Altares (Avenue of the Altars), took place. Avenida de Altares is an immersive experience with a curated altar walk spanning from the intersection of Alum Rock Avenue and King Road to the entrance of Highway 101,

Explore the rich traditions of Mexico's Day of the Dead, a celebration that honors departed loved ones with altars, marigolds, and ancient rituals.