The community of El Colegio, in the municipality of Tarímbaro, has everything ready to host the Flower Festival from October 18 to 20, with the emblematic cempasúchil flower as its protagonist and the motto Flourishing Tradition. Gilberto Alcántar Pedraza, representative of Culture of the municipality of Tarímbaro, said that they already have a detailed program […]
Alleged CJNG narco-banner appears in Cotija, Michoacán; Sedena general accused of allegedly breaking agreements
The main square of the municipality of Cotija, Michoacán, was the place chosen by alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) to place a threatening message against the National Defense Secretariat (Sedena). Specifically, the narco-banner —found on October 11— was directed at General Ernesto Joaquín Geminiano Jiménez, who since May 2024 has served […]
Mexico has deployed 660 soldiers and National Guard officers to Michoacan this month to protect lime growers facing extortion from cartels.
The Defense Department announced on Thursday that since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office on October 1, 300 soldiers and 360 Guard officers have been sent to various lime-growing areas. In August, over half of the lime packing warehouses in Michoacan’s lowlands temporarily closed after growers and distributors reported extortion demands from the Los Viagras and […]
Decriminalization of abortion approved in Michoacán
With 27 votes in favor, six against and three abstentions, the Congress of Michoacán decriminalized abortion in the state this Thursday, October 10, after a marathon session. The initiative, promoted by the parliamentary group of Morena and part of the Morelos plan of Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, divided the plenary, since its discussion and analysis […]
Army and GN deploy more than 600 troops in Tierra Caliente region in Michoacán; conduct security patrols
The National Defense Secretariat (Sedena) has deployed 660 elements of the National Guard and the Army in the Tierra Caliente region of Michoacán since October 1. Days after implementing this strategy, eight alleged criminals have been arrested and 10 high-powered firearms, a grenade launcher, 66 magazines, 1,660 cartridges of various calibers, two grenades, five vehicles […]
Zombie Walk in Morelia will be legendary, with soldiers and live rock
This Zombie Walk 2024 in Morelia will be about legends, with soldiers and live rock, it was announced at a press conference. According to its organizers, prior to this event there will be a free workshop at the Colegio de Morelia on October 22, at 5:00 p.m., for which no experience is needed; this will […]
Krispy Kreme arrives in Morelia with free donuts for its first customers
Next Friday, October 11, one of the most anticipated franchises will arrive in Morelia. Krispy Kreme, the California-based donut and beverage company, will open its store located in Espacio Las Américas. Through its social networks, this franchise announced the news of its arrival in the capital of Michoacan and the promotions it will have for […]
Rains collapse bridge in La Huacana
The Public Security Secretariat (SSP) reported that the rains in the municipality of La Huacana caused the collapse of a vehicular bridge in the town of San Pedro Barajas, municipality of La Huacana. At the site located at kilometer 178+000 of the Cuatro Caminos – Las Cañas section, members of the Road Safety group closed […]
Michoacán will arrive at Punto México with its artisanal and gastronomic wealth and important events
The Director General of Promotion and International Affairs, Emmanuel Rey, representing the Secretary of Tourism of the Government of Mexico, Miguel Torruco Marqués, and the Secretary of Tourism of Michoacán, Roberto Monroy García, announced various actions that this state has prepared to promote and spread the image of this important destination that will be at […]
Purépecha Michoacana hands over the Baton of Command to the first female president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum
“We ask the guardians to protect her on her journey. We ask our ancestors to enlighten her in every decision she makes, so that she has strength and humility,” said the indigenous women who performed the ceremony of handing over the Baton of Command, while the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, raised her hands towards […]