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 […]
Nine luxury vehicles stolen from a tanker truck in Michoacán
A total of nine 2025 model vehicles were stolen while being transported aboard a tanker truck on the Morelia-Pátzcuaro highway. The complaint filed with the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office indicates that heavily armed subjects intercepted the driver of the unit and after subduing him proceeded to unload the units, among which were pickup trucks and […]
The ‘Michoacán New Generation Cartel’, empowered
Last June, I warned in this space that the departure of General José Alfredo Ortega Reyes, who served as Secretary of Public Security of Michoacán, was bad news. Michoacán lives under constant siege by mafias dedicated to the extortion of the agricultural sector – avocado, lemon and berries – and the buoyant production of synthetic […]
In Sweden, Ramírez Bedolla promotes the export of avocado, lemon and berries from Michoacán
During his working tour of Sweden, through a meeting with members of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, the governor of Michoacán, Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, promotes the export of avocado, lemon and berries to the European Union and full coordination to support the development, certification and shipment of agricultural products. Also, in a working meeting with […]
What are the differences between the Night of Souls and the Day of the Dead in the traditions of Michoacán?
The Night of Souls and the Day of the Dead are celebrations that fill Michoacán with color in the first days of November, and although visitors may think that both are the same, in reality they have distinctive nuances and activities despite being related to the traditions of the faithful departed. The Night of Souls […]
Enchilada and Corunda Festival will bring flavor to Morelia this weekend
A new edition of the Enchilada and Corunda Festival will bring flavor to the capital of Michoacán in the coming days. According to municipal authorities, the festival will take place on October 25, 26 and 27 at the “Miguel Hidalgo” market in the Plaza de San Agustín, located in the Historic Center of Morelia at […]
Two members of the National Guard die and 24 others are injured in the overturning of a truck in Michoacán
The overturning of a National Guard truck on the Mexico-Morelia-Guadalajara highway left two agents dead and 24 more injured, four of them seriously. The Medical Emergency Regulatory Center (CRUM) reported that the accident occurred around noon, at kilometer 343+500, within the limits of the Michoacan municipality of Panindícuaro. The agents were traveling aboard a troop […]
This is the lake in Michoacán that is at risk of disappearing
The Zirahuén community in the municipality of Salvador Escalante is facing a crisis due to the decrease in the level of Lake Zirahuén, which has dropped by up to three meters, according to community members. This situation affects approximately 60% of the local population, who depend economically on the lake, whether through fishing, tourism or […]