Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla rejected the proposal issued Sunday by the Archbishop of Morelia, Carlos Garfias Merlos, to emulate Colombia’s experience with the establishment of municipal committees for peace and reconciliation, bringing together various sectors and even establishing direct dialogue with representatives of criminal groups. “Calling criminals to dialogue is useless; it’s a failed initiative, […]
This is the magical town in Michoacán that looks like something out of a vampire story.
Some visitors to Tlalpujahua, Michoacán, claim to have felt “presences” or seen figures among the shadows during foggy nights, which has contributed to an atmosphere conducive to tales of mystery and supernatural beings. This atmosphere, marked by constant fog, cold weather, and colonial architecture, has made Tlalpujahua one of Mexico’s most unique Pueblos Mágicos (Magical […]
Five Police Officers Arrested in Michoacán Over Alleged Forced Disappearance
Authorities in Michoacán have arrested five municipal police officers accused of failing to intervene when armed civilians abducted three detained individuals. According to a joint investigation by the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) and other agencies, the officers allegedly stood idly by as the victims were taken from their custody on December 28th. The incident […]
More than five thousand people participate in Pride marches in Michoacán and Nayarit
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 […]