To boost the Palm Sunday Artisan Market in Uruapan, a national outreach strategy and infrastructure improvements will be implemented in 2026. These actions will directly benefit the artisans, as well as the national and international tourists who visit the region, reported the Michoacán Ministry of Tourism (Sectur). Thanks to the coordination between the federal government […]
Videomapping is coming to the Morelia Planetarium; they’re preparing an immersive experience.
The Morelia Planetarium is preparing to offer an unprecedented technological and sensory experience with the addition of an exterior videomapping show accompanied by surround sound, the Michoacán Ministry of Urban Development and Mobility announced this Thursday. During a site visit, the head of the ministry, Gladyz Butanda Macías, and Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla reviewed the […]
More than 3,000 drug cartel “mini casinos” were raided in Michoacán
According to the State Public Security Secretariat, the seizures were carried out as part of the National Strategy against Extortion, through inter-agency operations deployed in various regions of the state. Morelia accounted for the largest number of seizures with 1,121 machines, followed by Uruapan with 544 and Apatzingán with 408. Seizures were also made in […]
5 experiences to enjoy in Michoacán during 2026
The state offers a wide variety of natural, cultural, entertainment, and even themed attractions, making it ideal for visiting—even multiple times—in 2026. In an interview with Roberto Monroy García, head of the Michoacán Tourism Secretariat, he shared five experiences you can’t miss this year. Monarch Butterfly Sanctuaries in Michoacán Every winter, the forests of eastern […]
This is how the “Mencho” cartel operates in Coahuayana
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) has a presence in the municipality of Coahuayana, Michoacán, and more details about its operations have recently come to light. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel, responsible for a car bomb attack in the town of Coahuayana, was seen in videos moving through the mountainous region of the neighboring municipality […]
Michoacán maintains its leadership in avocado production, but registers declines.
Michoacán continues to be the leading avocado producer in the country, followed by Jalisco. However, in the case of Michoacán, the price of the fruit increased by 5.6 percent, but smaller harvests led to a 6.1 percent decrease in production, resulting in producers receiving 2.648 billion pesos less in 2024. This information comes from the […]
Carnitas from Michoacán now have a designation of origin and certification
Carnitas from Michoacán received certification from the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI). The head of the institute, Santiago Nieto, personally presented the certification at an event held at the House of Handicrafts (CASART) in Morelia. “This means that producers must agree; it means that those who meet this level of quality can use this […]
Which cartels are fighting for control of Coahuayana, the strategic municipality for controlling the coastal area of Michoacán?
The explosion of a vehicle in front of the Community Police headquarters in Coahuayana, Michoacán, on Saturday, December 6, is believed to be part of the ongoing dispute between cartels in the municipality due to its strategic location within the state. In an interview with Infobae Mexico, David Saucedo, an expert in public security and […]
NiUnoMás Michoacán denounces omissions and lies by the Government in the case of the attack against a journalist
The #NiUnoMás Michoacán Collective protested against what it called “lies” from the state governor, Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, who claimed that the case of journalist Dalia Villegas Moreno, who was assaulted by the former Secretary of Public Security during the November 2nd demonstration, remains open. On November 2nd, Villegas Moreno was the victim of a direct […]
Experience ecotourism in Etúcuaro
Ecotourism in Etúcuaro means discovering hidden natural corners of Michoacán that few venture to. The road to Etúcuaro winds through pine and oak forests in the central region of the state. Located just over an hour and a half from Morelia, this town has developed a tourism offering based on outdoor adventures and the mezcal-making […]