Antagonistic groups of organized crime unleashed a series of confrontations in the municipality of Zinapécuaro, Michoacán. The shootout began early Friday morning, which, according to residents, lasted at least an hour. One of the armed groups set fire to a van outside the Municipal Presidency. In addition, they blocked access and placed “tire spikes” to […]
Tribute to Michoacán, Catrinas gala at Miss Universe
The image at the Catrinas Gala of the Miss Universe pageant that took place in Mexico, was like a tribute to Michoacán, since through the accessories and clothes made by Michoacán designers, the Michoacán culture was highlighted worldwide, said designer Anayeli García, who orchestrated this work. In this participation to show the world through this […]
Michoacan: Monarch butterflies continue to arrive at El Campanario
Next Friday, November 15, the doors of the El Campanario monarch butterfly sanctuary, located in the El Rosario ejido, will open, while thousands of lepidopterans are still arriving from the surrounding mountains to form the colony where they will hibernate in the fir forests, reported Abel Cruz, member of the Tourism Committee of this town […]
Jane’s Walk Morelia wins third place in national competition with project inspired by Michoacán Avenue
The Jane’s Walk Morelia collective announced that it has been awarded third place in the contest Best Streets for Mexico, a national recognition that rewards outstanding initiatives in the improvement and revitalization of urban spaces. The project titled “Av. Michoacán: Let’s walk the street again” focused on the intervention of Avenida Michoacán, a historic 1.2 […]
Michoacán seeks to export lemons to Sweden
The government of Michoacán and the Swedish organization Food Collective established a work route to export Michoacan lemon to Sweden. Thus, by the first quarter of 2025, an agreement will be signed so that the citrus fruit reaches the European market through an import scheme. Michoacán is a leader in agricultural exports in Mexico, particularly […]
Turtle tacos?: Michoacán’s Tourism Secretariat’s misstep on social media
The Michoacán government’s social media accounts mixed up the images and, when promoting tortillas made in the state, published photographs of black sea turtles. On its X account, the local government wrote: “Michoacán tortillas are the tastiest in the world… Come on, deny it! What would you put on a freshly made tortilla?”, followed by […]
Erongarícuaro Commissioner Caught Firing AK-47 in Public
Pedro Salvador Arias Alvarado, the director of Public Security in Erongarícuaro, Michoacán, was caught firing an AK-47 rifle, commonly known as the “goat horn,” in the middle of the street. This weapon is for the exclusive use of the Army, making this act a federal crime. A video circulating on social media shows the commissioner, […]
Monarch butterflies arrive in Michoacán; the state is ready to celebrate the “Night of the Dead”
The Monarch Butterflies have arrived in Michoacán, bringing with them the magic of the Night of the Dead. These beautiful lepidopterans, which travel more than 4,000 kilometers from Canada, join the people of Michoacán in one of the most deep-rooted traditions in the region. Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla announced that the butterflies have begun to […]
In a massive attack, 70 dogs and cats were poisoned in Michoacán
Activists reported that around 70 dogs, cats, and pigeons were poisoned in Maravatío In the complaint that was spread by independent activists, it was said that the dogs allegedly consumed poisoned kibble in the community of Apeo. Following a complaint of animal abuse, the authorities were able to enter the house. At least 70 dogs, […]
Two officials murdered in Michoacan
A local security official and a former mayor of Mexico were shot dead yesterday in two separate events in Michoacán, one of the most violent in the country where several criminal organizations are fighting for control of the territory. The director of Public Security of the municipality of Angamacutiro, Lizbeth Romero Tafolla, died after being […]