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| All three autodefensas leaders led the protest, at left is representative of the Human Rights Commission |
Hundreds of supporters of autodefensas marched to Apatzingán city hall and a group managed to enter, demanding the resignation of mayor Uriel Chavez.
While singing the Mexican national anthem, the people of Apatzingán, Michoacán, autodefensas supporters, managed to enter the city hall, and called out for the mayor, who is the nephew of maximum Caballeros Templarios leader known as “el Chayo”..
Federal police escorted Chavez out of Apatzingán. Residents are incensed as they perceive the action of the federal police as interference and "protecting" Chavez, thereby delaying accountability and formal resignation.
The action was observed by members of the Federal Police , in order to avoid a disturbance. People of the Chavez administration began exiting the corridors and the building of the mayor’s office, although a group of employees remained and continued their work.
Before the uprising, many city hall employees urged autodefensas to oust the “Templarios Mayor”. They report that Chavez charges all employees a narco tax. 
Outdoors 200 employees of Chavez challenged autodefensas supporter and advisor, Father Goyo, warning that any blood that will be shed, will be because of his bringing the autodefensas into Apatzingán.
At 9AM, before the arrival of autodefensas, Chavez spoke to his employees. Chavez called the catholic priest a "liar" for stating he had cartel connections.
"Everything the father Goyo says about me is false, viejo liar!"
At 9AM, before the arrival of autodefensas, Chavez spoke to his employees. Chavez called the catholic priest a "liar" for stating he had cartel connections.
"Everything the father Goyo says about me is false, viejo liar!"
Father Goyo shared with the press that it was discovered that Chavez has a plan in place to execute him.
Citizens note that Chavez dons a stainless steel bracelet given to those that complete a Templarios course in personal improvement and allegedly was a gift from his uncle Chayo.
The federal agents verified that all persons entered city hall unarmed.
