A federal forces operation in the town of Huitzontla, Michoacán, left 12 alleged criminals dead and 9 arrested, all linked to the CJNG (Jalisco Cartel of the Argentine Civilian Army), as well as three marines wounded, the federal Security Cabinet reported. The Navy led the operation, which also included members of the Ministry of National […]
Criminals block the highway between Zitácuaro and Benito Juárez in Michoacán.
On the Zitácuaro and Benito Juárez highway in the eastern region of Michoacán, criminal groups set fire to six vehicles in an attempt to block traffic, residents of this area reported. Located at the entrance to Tierra Caliente on the way to Tiquicheo. The Michoacán Public Security Secretariat reported a clash between opposing organized crime […]
Indigenous community in Michoacán denounces operation by hooded agents and siege by the Aquila Cartel
The indigenous community of San Juan Huitzontla, in the municipality of Chinicuila, Michoacán, experienced a day of terror this Friday, May 16, when an operation described as chaotic and violent invaded their streets and homes. According to residents’ accounts, more than 80 vehicles, including patrol cars, armored trucks, and jeeps, entered the town around 8:00 […]
Six Venezuelans arrested with weapons and tactical equipment in Buenavista, Michoacán
Six Venezuelan nationals were arrested in possession of weapons, magazines, cartridges, and tactical equipment in the municipality of Buenavista, located in the Tierra Caliente region of Michoacán. According to a statement from the Michoacán Public Security Secretariat (SSP), the arrest was the result of a joint operation between members of the Civil Guard and the […]
Michoacán Festival of Origin accessible to all
It has wheelchair ramps, elevators, and is pet-friendly. Morelia, Michoacán, May 7, 2025.- The Michoacán Festival of Origin (FMO) continues, and during these first days of activities, it has been demonstrated that this space is conceived and designed to guarantee a full and accessible experience for all visitors. Following the theme of inclusive tourism, Roberto […]
The fire at the monarch butterfly sanctuary in Michoacán is halfway extinguished.
The Michoacán Forestry Commission reported that the fire in the area of the monarch butterfly sanctuary is 80 percent contained and 50 percent extinguished. The fire is in the municipality of Senguio, where it has affected at least 65 hectares of shrubs and new trees. According to the Michoacán Forestry Commission, the fire did not […]
The 3D fish tank, ZooMorelia’s newest attraction, will open this weekend.
This Friday or Saturday, the Morelia Zoo will inaugurate an innovative 360-degree fish tank, the first of its kind in Mexico, designed to offer visitors a unique, immersive experience in its aquarium. In an interview with MiMorelia.com, the zoo’s director, Julio César Medina Ávila, shared that this project began in 2022 during a supervisory tour […]
Use of US rifles reported in Michoacán blockades and armed attacks against federal forces
In continuation of the narco-blockades and vehicle burnings in Michoacán and surrounding states, criminal groups from Apatzingán and Tarímbaro attacked federal forces with US weapons; the Mexican government is deploying actions to restore the rule of law in the region. “During the operational intervention in the municipalities of Apatzingán and Tarímbaro, Mexican Army and National […]
Michoacán: The criminal legacy of Silvano Aureoles
The end of Michoacán’s governorship of Silvano Aureoles’s six-year term was chaotic, and he inherited a state plagued by violence and death. The state, then as now, is gripped by seven drug cartels fighting over territory, unleashing shootouts, persecuting rivals, and displacing residents of dozens of municipalities, causing terror and anxiety everywhere. The so-called “right […]
Michoacán confirms CJNG celebration on Holy Saturday: ‘They want to show they are close to the people’
The Michoacán government asserted that the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) display in Huajúmbaro is a propaganda project, like those held in other states. Here, it acknowledged, they have handed out toys and held festivals on important dates. Furthermore, the local government stated that criminals appear to be close to the people, but it is […]