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 […]
Laboratories will be installed in Michoacán to control bacteria that attack lemons.
To combat the bacteria affecting lemons in Michoacán, the state’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) announced the installation of two laboratories. The head of the agency, Cuauhtémoc Ramírez Romero, stated that this project is part of the Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice, implemented at the end of last year. In an interview […]
Adán Augusto’s friend expands his business: he sells patrol cars to Michoacán, a state plagued by crime.
Luis Humberto Montaño, a friend and former collaborator of Senator Adán Augusto López—who resigned this Sunday as coordinator of the Morena party’s congressional bloc—became a prolific supplier of patrol vehicles to the government of Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla in Michoacán, a state plagued by organized crime. Montaño has held the positions of chairman of the board […]
Michoacán seeks to sow life with 200,000 native fish in Lake Pátzcuaro
The Michoacán Fisheries Commission (Compesca) announced a goal of releasing 200,000 native fish species into Lake Pátzcuaro by 2026. This initiative is part of a comprehensive strategy to restore the lake’s biodiversity and strengthen the livelihoods of fishing families in the region. To achieve this, Compesca is leading the production of fingerlings at the Whitefish […]