Michoacan
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
Violent Clash in Central Mexico Leaves Two Dead, Including the Alleged Leader of La Familia Michoacana Cartel
A clash between two groups of armed civilians left two people dead, including Luis Pineda, alias "El Wicho," an alleged leader of the La Familia Michoacana criminal organization.
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
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
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.
Over 15 Arrested In Operation Targeting Cell Led By Former Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Primo'
State and federal forces in Mexico arrested 17 individuals allegedly linked to a former Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) ringleader
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
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
Mexico Reportedly Plans "Mega Expulsion" of 40 Narcos, Including El Cuini and La Tuta
According to a government source, the operation is a joint effort between Washington and Mexico City. El Cuini is part of CJNG, while La Tuta is part of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's effort to avoid more tariffs for Mexican products in the U.S.
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
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.
Mexican Authorities Set To Be Investigated After Thanking Cartel Leader 'El Mencho' For Holiday Gifts
Videos on social media show a sign in Michoacan thanking him for his "noble gesture'
Family Members of Plane Crash Victims Allegedly Kidnapped by Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel
The Tepalcaltepec Cartel and the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación have been fighting each other since 2013, when the CJNG entered Michoacan
Two Mexican Soldiers Killed by Narco-Mine As Cartel Violence Rages On
The improvised explosive, allegedly planted by criminal group Cárteles Unidos, injured five others as soldiers investigated gruesome cartel violence in the embattled region.
Middle-Aged California Couple Gunned Down While on Vacation in 'Do Not Travel' State in Mexico
Two Californians were found murdered inside of a pickup truck in Mexico, officials say.
Former Top Police Officer Suspected of Having Links to Sinaloa Cartel Found Dead in Culiacán
Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, Sinaloa's secretary of public security, said authorities will open an investigation due to the high profile of the victim
Mexican Journalist Killed Minutes After Interviewing City Mayor About 'Mysterious Fire'
Mauricio Cruz Solis is the first journalist to be killed in Mexico since Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as president on Oct. 1
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.
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.
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
Mexican Army Says Its Troops Were Attacked By Pro-Cartel Townspeople Wounding 10 Soldiers
Drug cartel soldiers and pro-cartel townspeople attacked the Mexican military Saturday, a day after residents claimed military troops tried to disrupt protesters.
‘Cartel Land’ Documentary Uncovers Reality Of Fighting Mexico’s Knights Templar Drug Organization
We spoke to director Matthew Heineman, who immersed himself in the vigilante groups that fight drug cartels in Mexico and the U.S. and gave us a compelling look of the realities of the drug war terror with his documentary "Cartel Land."
Enrique Hernández Salcedo Murdered: Michoacán Mayoral Candidate Raised Arms Against Knights Templar Cartel
Three political candidates of different parties have been murdered or kidnapped in the last week.
Michoacán News: Rodrigo Vallejo Mora, Son Of Former Governor, Taken To Court Following ‘La Tuta’ Video
Rodrigo Vallejo Mora, son of former governor of Michoacan Fausto Vallejo, was transferred to the city of Mexico to testify in the case against "La Tuta."
Mama Rosa News: 'La Gran Familia' Leader Will Not Be Prosecuted Due To Poor Health
Rosa del Carmen Verduzco, responsible for the Hostel "La Gran Familia," in Zamora, Michoacán, will not be prosecuted due to poor health.
‘Mamá’ Rosa Verduzco Freed: Gran Familia Leader Let Go Due To Lack of Evidence In Child Abuse Scandal
Mama Rosa, founder of La Gran Familia hostel, was released from custody on Saturday.
Michoacán News: 400 Abused Children Rescued From 'Mama Rosa' Home In Mexico
Nearly 600 people who were exploited and suffered physical abuse were rescued from the hostel La Gran Familia, in Zamora, Michoacán.
Knights Templar Drug Cartel Led The Way In Iron Ore Bonanza In Michoacán Port
The Knights Templars once reaped huge benefits from illegal iron ore sales to Chinese companies.
Michoacán News: What Will Former Militias Do After ‘Legalization’?
Michoacán militia members will join one of two security forces in the state.
Michoacán News: Vigilantes and Ex-Police Join Forces, Form Official 'Policia Rural'
Michoacán has a new official police force and it is made up of vigilantes and former police officers who all passed a training course to defent the state agains drug cartels