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The Latest Breaking News from Michoacán

Mexican Authorities Arrest Alleged Jalisco Cartel Plaza Boss 'El Rhino' in Michoacán

The alleged CJNG plaza boss in Uruapan was identified as René Belmonte Aguilar, also known as "El Rhino," who allegedly operates in the eastern part of the state and is wanted for extortion, kidnapping and homicide.

Latin Times

U.S. Targets Carteles Unidos Leaders With $26 Million in Rewards Following Indictments

U.S. authorities targeted the group known as Cárteles Unidos, or United Cartels, with economic sanctions and have charged five high-ranking members of the organization.

Latin Times

Mexico Has The Highest Rate of Violence Against Public Officials In The World: Report

ACLED's 2024 Conflict Index identified Mexico as the most dangerous and violent country in the world without an ongoing conventional war

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Mexican Mayor Calls for Federal Help After Video Allegedly Shows Cartel Training Camp

Seven suspected cartel members can be seen following instructions from another man during what appears to be a paramilitary-style training session in the Mexican state of Michoacan

Latin Times

Authorities Reveal New Details in Homicide of Mexican Mayor Investigated Over Ties With Organized Crime

Before her death, Mendoza was under investigation by Mexico's Attorney General's Office for alleged ties to organized crime, more concretely with the Tepalcatepec Cartel led by Juan José Farías Álvarez, alias "El Abuelo"

Latin Times

Mexican Mayor Killed in Armed Attack in Michoacán Amid Ongoing Violence Against Public Officials

A group of armed men killed two people on June 6 in the municipality of Tacámbaro, Michoacán, including the town mayor

Latin Times

17 Cartel Members Arrested in Connection With Mine Blast That Killed 6 Mexican Soldiers

Mexican armed forces have arrested 17 suspected cartel members allegedly linked to the deaths of six soldiers killed by a landmine explosion in the state of Michoacán

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Cartels Are Recruiting Artisans to Manufacture Explosives; 3,454 Devices Seized in Michoacán Alone

Authorities believe cartels like Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and Los Viagras exploit materials stolen from the mining industry to be used in landmines and drone attacks

Latin Times

Eight Mexican soldiers killed by improvised explosive device

The use of IEDs in a war between criminal groups in the Michoacán-Jalisco border region has increased drastically

The Guardian - US

Clash Between Navy and Jalisco Cartel Cell in Michoacán Led By 'El Yogurt' Leaves 12 Dead

Members of the Mexican Navy and other federal agencies clashed with alleged members of a criminal cell linked to the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), resulting in 12 deaths and nine arrests.

Latin Times

Two Police Officers Dead, Dozens of Vehicles Torched During Drug Cartel's Roadblocks In Mexico

Drug cartels set up roadblocks and torched vehicles and businesses across 29 municipalities in the states of Michoacán, Jalisco and Guanajuato

Latin Times

Viral Video Shows Mexican Town Celebrating Holy Saturday With Cartel Members, Investigation Underway

Authorities in the Mexican state of Michoacán have opened an investigation after videos emerged showing residents of Huajúmbaro interacting with armed members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

Latin Times

Five Members of Mexico's Armed Forces Are Dead After Alleged Jalisco Cartel Attack

Alleged members of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) took part in a series of violent clashes with members of the Mexican Army and National Guard that left at least five deaths

Latin Times

WATCH: Mexican Cartel Uses Drone To Drop Explosives On Alleged Rivals

A video that is going viral on social media shows how a criminal group in Mexico is using drones to drop explosives on a rival organization in the state of Michoacán.

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Newly Appointed Warden in Sinaloa Prison Found To Have Links to Jalisco Cartel

Adrián Zapién Arenas was fired on Jan. 2020 by Michoacán Gov. Silvano Aureoles for allegedly facilitating a CJNG convoy to terrorize the community of Zamora

The Conversation

Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations blend Indigenous customs and European thinking in surprising ways

Every year, five hours west of Mexico City on Lake Pátzcuaro in Michoacán, residents flock to the island of Janitzio to visit the graves of their departed relatives.

Latin Times

Mexican Navy Seizes More than Eight Tons of Drug Off Michoacan's Coast in Record Operation

With changes in drug demand, Michoacán ports have become key entry points for methamphetamine, synthetic opioids, and precursor chemicals smuggled from China.

Latin Times

Mexican Police Restore 'Order' In Michoacán Following Gang Assaults With Explosives And Roadblocks

A Mexican media outlet, citing unnamed police sources, said the attacks were linked to a conflict between criminal gangs, including Los Viagras, Cartel del Abuelo, Templar Knights and the larger Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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The Independent UK

Two US inspectors are attacked in Mexico while checking fresh shipment of avocados

The suspension comes as criminal gangs in the country force growers into paying protection money over their ‘green gold’ crops

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US pauses avocado, mango inspections

Two USDA inspectors were reportedly held against their will and beaten during a police protest in Paracho

Latin Times

USDA pauses shipments of avocados and mangos from Michoacán over security concerns

Reuters reported that the suspension was linked to a protest in support of local police in the municipality of Paracho

Salon

How avocado impacts the environment

"Over time, though, every serving of avocado toast takes a toll on Michoacán's land, forests and water supply"

The Conversation

Avocados are a ‘green gold’ export for Mexico, but growing them is harming forests and waters

Consumers’ love for avocados in the United States seems to know no bounds. From 2001 through 2020, consumption of this fruit laden with healthy fats tripled nationwide, rising to over 8 pounds per person yearly.

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Manny Robles Rediscovers Essence of La Palma, Michoacán with Love

Experience La Palma, Michoacán with Manny Robles as he/she delves into a nostalgic journey back home, all captured beautifully through Instagram posts.

The Guardian - US

Mexico vigilante leader’s killing highlights failure to curb violence

Hipólito Mora’s death in a hail of bullets is just the latest murder as the country’s brutal crime conflict shows no sign of abating

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