In the heart of Morelia’s Historic Center lies a place small in size but enormous in history and tradition: the Jardín de la Soterraña (Garden of the Underground). A corner that, at first glance, seems like just a green space nestled among cobblestone streets, but holds a legend passed down through generations. Its name comes […]
The Attorney General’s Office (FGR) requests the extradition of former officials linked to Silvano Aureoles for the embezzlement of millions of dollars in Michoacán.
The Attorney General’s Office (FGR) formally requested the extradition from the governments of the United States and Argentina of two former officials allegedly linked to the corruption network headed by the former governor of Michoacán, Silvano Aureoles Conejo. The accusation involves the embezzlement of more than three billion pesos earmarked for the construction of eight […]
Bodyguard foils robbery of avocado businessman in Uruapan, Michoacán, and a shootout ensues
Two armed men attempted to rob a suspected avocado businessman in the municipality of Uruapan, Michoacán, but were repelled by a bodyguard. The incident occurred on the Viaduct to Jicalán, near the Mediterránea condominiums, when the assailants approached a white SUV on a motorcycle and threatened its occupants. When the vehicle door opened, one of […]
Fraud involving white magic in Michoacán can carry a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
If you went to the so-called “unicorn white witch doctor” of Catemaco or had white magic performed on you and they didn’t fulfill their promise to find you a partner, beware: you could be a victim of fraud, and in Michoacán, this is a crime. For some, the tradition of divination or healing through spiritual […]
With Plan Michoacán, 430 people were arrested and extortion decreased: Harfuch
From October 1, 2024, to January 15, 2026, 1,218 people have been arrested in Michoacán for high-impact crimes; and since the implementation of the National Strategy against Extortion on July 6, 2025, the incidence of this crime has decreased by 13.8 percent. This was stated by the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García […]
Road to the Super Bowl: guacamole production, no harm to the Monarch Butterfly
The state government and organizations implemented a system against deforestation to guarantee some fruit without effects in Michoacán. This weekend, the Super Bowl will be held, one of the most important sporting events in the United States and worldwide, and in which one of the protagonists, year after year, is the Mexican avocado. Millions of […]
The drug trafficking puzzle in Michoacán: this is how territorial control is divided
In recent years, the fight for control of Michoacán has escalated. The groups that paved the way are no longer around; those that replaced them lost power, and the current ones have finally established themselves. The origins of organized crime in the state date back to the 1990s with the Valencia family, who enjoyed hegemony. […]
With avocado certification and quality standards, Michoacán is ready for the USMCA
The governor of Michoacán recognized the work of the Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard, in conducting negotiations with the United States. With the Pro-forest Avocado certification and the formalization of labor in the field, Michoacán is emerging as a strategic actor to strengthen Mexico’s position in the renegotiation of the Agreement between Mexico, the United […]
Avocado from Michoacán is moving towards Geographical Indication to protect its origin
The Official Gazette of the Federation published the application for the Declaration of Protection of the Geographical Indication (GI) “Michoacán Strip Avocado,” formally initiating the process that seeks to legally recognize and safeguard the origin, quality, and reputation of the state’s main agri-food product. The Governor of Michoacán, Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, celebrated the progress and […]