Nearly 5,000 people participated in the LGBT+ Pride march this afternoon. They arrived in Morelia’s historic center around 7:00 p.m., an hour after departing from the Venustiano Carranza Stadium, and concluded at the Plaza de Armas, almost in front of the Government Palace. At the front of the march, a banner was seen reading: “Pride […]
CJNG unleashes shootouts and narco-blockades in Zitácuaro, Michoacán; one minor is dead.
A clash between armed civilians in the municipality of Zitácuaro, Michoacán, was reported on the afternoon of June 19. A convenience store and vehicles were burned at the scene, and drug-related roadblocks were established. The Michoacán Public Security Secretariat (SSP) reported that, in conjunction with elements of the Ministry of National Defense (Defense), an operation […]
Children’s Bodies Found at Michoacán Hotel Identified
Two young children, identified as Jorge and Daniela, aged 12 and 10, respectively, were found dead inside a hotel room in the Torremolinos neighborhood of Michoacán. According to authorities, the children had been staying with their mother at the hotel since June 13. The Michoacán State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) confirmed that the bodies had […]
Inaugural flight from Morelia to Ixtapa, at 70% occupancy; price, from $1,600
The Morelia-Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo flight route, which will begin operating on July 4, currently has promotions starting at 1,600 pesos, on average, for a round-trip flight. The flight will be direct and will take you to either destination in 45 minutes, according to Volaris executives. At a press conference, they shared that promotions will be offered […]
Michoacán Cartel attacks La Ruana; residents demand urgent intervention by federal forces
Tierra Caliente, Michoacán.- Members of the Michoacán Nueva Generación Cartel attacked the Felipe Carrillo Puerto (La Ruana) police station in the municipality of Buenavista. Residents of this Tierra Caliente town warned of the criminal offensive being perpetrated by this criminal group, with heavily armed individuals traveling in at least twenty vehicles, including monster-type vehicles. The […]
Cargo thefts increase in Michoacán, despite new security strategy
Despite the implementation of new security strategies in Michoacán, cargo thefts continue to increase, raising concerns among companies in the logistics and commercial sectors and highlighting the limited effectiveness of the actions taken by authorities. The Attorney General’s Office (FGR), through its Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Michoacán, has initiated several investigations into the crime of […]
Criminal groups clashed on the Zitácuaro highway in Michoacán; they burned a vehicle.
Criminal groups exchanged gunfire on the afternoon of June 10 on a highway connecting two municipalities in Michoacán, where they set fire to a public transport vehicle. According to initial reports, the incident occurred on the Zitácuaro-Benito Juárez highway. Quadratín reported that the confrontation occurred at the intersection known as La Y, where a public […]
Blockades reported due to missing person in Pátzcuaro
The alleged disappearance of a person led to a series of roadblocks by taxi and van drivers in Pátzcuaro. Around 9:00 a.m., public transport drivers blocked the entrances and exits to the municipality, reporting the alleged disappearance of a person. So far, no authorities have appeared to speak with the protesters, and traffic is blocked […]
Lighting of Morelia Cathedral will remain suspended while protests persist, according to City Council.
The lighting of the Morelia Cathedral will remain suspended until the protest camp set up in front of the Government Palace is removed, reported Yankel Benítez Silva, secretary of the Morelia City Council. In an interview with the media, the municipal official explained that, as in the previous two weekends, the measure will remain in […]
Former Colombian soldiers and members of criminal groups arrested in Michoacán
Among the 17 hitmen arrested in the municipality of Los Reyes, Michoacán, following the deaths of eight soldiers as a result of a landmine explosion, ten were identified as former Colombian soldiers, federal authorities reported, announcing the results of the actions taken against criminal groups in the country. The arrest exposes the growing involvement of […]