The government of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Sunday unveiled plans to fight organised crime and improve security in the violence-ridden state of Michoacan after the brazen public assassination of a local mayor sent shock waves through the country.

The plan implies an investment of 57 billion pesos (US$3.10 billion), Sheinbaum said.

Manzo had been an outspoken critic of the federal government for not doing more to confront organised crime.

Officials said they will strengthen Michoacan state police and the state attorney general’s office. The plan also includes bolstering resources for welfare, agriculture, infrastructure, tourism and employment.

Senior officials of Sheinbaum’s administration, including Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard and Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegue, took part in the announcement at Mexico’s National Palace on Sunday.