By Brendan O'Boyle MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum promised on Sunday there would be justice for the brazen murder of a local mayor, Carlos Manzo, an outspoken critic of organized crime who had called on the government to do more to protect him and others.

Carlos Manzo was attacked shortly after 8 p.m. and later died from his injuries at a hospital, officials said.

CBC News accompanied several mothers in the search for their missing children in Mexico City. The capital is the first jurisdiction in the country to use a pattern-based strategy to find the about 7,000 people listed as disappeared in the city.

Albuquerque man arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his 69-year-old mother, hiding remains in freezer. Leroy Vallejos charged with first-degree murder.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday she spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend and that both leaders agreed to extend a looming trade deadline for several weeks as negotiations continue on outstanding issues with Washington.

Under the program, families, regardless of income, can receive state vouchers to cover public and private child care fees.

Emergency crews responded Friday to an explosion at an oil refinery in New Mexico as thick smoke emerged from the plant and drifted across parts of the city of Artesia

Thousands of people marched alongside giant floats, accompanied by music and colorful costumes. This year, more than 8,000 participants paid homage primarily to pre-Hispanic Mexican culture.