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While carrying out an operation in Tocumbo, Michoacán, Mexican Army troops and a Navy plane came under attack and returned fire, killing Luis Enrique Barragán, known as "El Güicho" and "R5," and an…

Mexican security forces have detained four suspected members of the Anti-Unión Tepito group in Morelos while simultaneously capturing a prominent leader of the El R5 criminal organization near the Michoacán-Jalisco border. The operations resulted in the seizure of multiple vehicles and firearms.

Authorities in Michoacán have formally requested that Grecia Quiroz hand over her mobile devices for forensic analysis in connection with the high-profile murder case of Carlos Manzo. The evidence collection marks a significant step in the ongoing judicial proceedings.

Federal authorities charged two suspected leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel with conspiring to import cocaine and methamphetamine into the U.S., alongside weapons violations.

Authorities have dealt a significant blow to the CJNG cartel across Hidalgo, Jalisco, and Michoacán, resulting in 20 arrests and the seizure of 113 vehicles, exotic animals like tigers and panthers, and drones. Despite the arrests, officials in Hidalgo stated that the captures do not definitively prove the cartel's operations in the state.

Mexico's Secretariat of the Interior (Segob) has held meetings with priests, teachers, sugarcane growers, and agricultural producers in Michoacán to address various social problems in the region.

Musical compositions known as narcocorridos dedicated to Heraclio Guerrero Martínez, alias 'Tío Lako,' offer insights into the family structure, military capabilities, and alliance network of the CJNG armed group operating in Michoacán and Jalisco.

Mexican authorities have arrested 12 alleged members of the CJNG cartel in Michoacán, including the daughter and partner of a figure known as 'Tío Lako.' This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat organized crime in the region.

Over 1,500 soldiers have been deployed to Michoacán, Mexico, to ensure the safety of US inspectors verifying avocado quality, following threats from drug cartels seeking to control exports to the United States.

Alfonso Fernández Magallón, known as 'Poncho' and a leader of the Los Reyes Cartel, has been captured in Mexico, an arrest that triggered roadblocks and vehicle arsons in Michoacán state.

Mexico has reported the killing of 14 mayors since President Sheinbaum took office, with the latest victim, Temoac Mayor Valentín Lavín Romero, shot dead inside town hall. Oaxaca and Michoacán are the hardest-hit states.

Michoacán has undertaken a major conservation effort by releasing 1,000 endangered achoque salamanders into Lake Pátzcuaro. This initiative aims to boost the population of the rare species.

The Procession of Silence is highlighted as a somber and significant religious festivity during Holy Week in Michoacán and the broader Bajío region of Mexico.

Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum addressed a recent school shooting in Michoacán, stating her government's aim for it to be an 'isolated incident' and announcing plans to broaden a mental health program in middle schools.

A 15-year-old student shot and killed two women, a teacher and an administrative staff member, at a private school in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico.

Though the vast majority of the car thefts took place in the three states where most of the unrest happened (Jalisco, Michoacán and Nayarit), the spike that occurred following the Feb. 22 operation was a nationwide phenomenon. The post More than 600 vehicles were stolen in the aftermath of El Mencho’s takedown appeared first on Mexico News Daily

A military personnel member died and another was injured after an explosive device detonated during a patrol in Tumbiscatío, Michoacán, an area known for cartel activity involving Los Viagras and CJNG affiliates.

Law enforcement agencies located and shut down an illicit drug laboratory in Michoacán, confiscating approximately two tons of precursor chemicals used for narcotics production.

Mexican authorities have detained two individuals accused of running an extortion ring that forced local business owners to purchase and distribute counterfeit tobacco products.

Wildlife rehabilitators have successfully released an owl, a weasel, and a gray fox back into their natural habitat on Cerro Pico Azul in Michoacán following medical care and recovery.

Amidst protests, a Mexican court has postponed a vote on independent candidacies in Michoacán, with Grecia Quiroz urging ministers to reconsider their stance.

Gladys Butanda stated that a woman will take the reins of government in Michoacán, as reported by El Universal English.

Carlos Torres Piña has declared his intention to coordinate the 'Fourth Transformation' (4T) movement in Michoacán, emphasizing his project-driven approach over political patronage.

Authorities have arrested the partner and daughter of "Tío Lako," a regional leader of the CJNG cartel in Michoacán known for fuel theft and the murder of a Morena candidate, along with seven other cartel members.

Most avocado exports from Mexico to the United States have resumed following a suspension caused by threats and extortion targeting U.S. inspectors in Michoacán.

The U.S. has suspended avocado imports from Mexico, citing an unspecified 'threat against US interests,' prompting the deployment of 300 Michoacán state security operatives and 1,500 federal troops in the region.

José Luis Silva Andrade, a forest defender in Michoacán, has been missing since July 15 after investigating chainsaws on nearby land, rekindling fears among environmentalists who face threats from groups linked to narco-trafficking and illegal logging.

Michoacán’s security situation took center stage at Friday’s mañanera in Morelia, where Sheinbaum highlighted falling homicides, Plan Michoacán’s impact and more than 1,300 arrests since late…

A small stretch of beach on Mexico's Michoacán coast, one of the world's three most important sites for the olive ridley sea turtle, is the focus of conservation efforts to protect the species.

In Tancítaro, Michoacán, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes, setting a new Guinness World Record.

A Mexican architect from Michoacán is reportedly close to securing the final vote needed to complete Spain's most famous cathedral, the Sagrada Familia, framing the project as a '500-year revenge plan' against historical conquest.

A 15-year-old, identified as Osmer H, tragically killed two of his high school teachers with an AR-15 assault rifle in Michoacán, an attack he had previously foreshadowed on social media.

Michoacán-born sculptor Javier Marín is among three contemporary artists invited to propose designs for the main entrance and final façade of Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia as its construction nears completion, with a Mexican artist potentially putting the finishing touches on the iconic basilica.

EL MENCHO comes from Aguililla in the state of Michoacán.

The Mexican federal government has directed 58 billion pesos toward highway construction, education improvements, and regional development projects in the state of Michoacán.

Authorities in the Mexican state of Michoacán have formally charged a teenager with illegal weapons possession following the seizure of two machine guns and multiple magazines.

Mexican security forces conducted coordinated operations in Nuevo León and Michoacán, seizing tactical equipment, firearms, and narcotics without reporting any arrests. The seizures highlight ongoing efforts to disrupt illicit arms networks in the region.

Fabiola Alanís Sámano stated her ambition to be a unifying force and expressed confidence that the Morena party will nominate a woman candidate in Michoacán.

Twelve alleged members of the criminal group 'Los Caballeros Templarios' have been placed in preventive detention by the FGR, accused of extorting producers in Michoacán.

Authorities at the Lázaro Cárdenas customs in Michoacán, Mexico, seized over 52 million counterfeit cigarettes that originated from Vietnam.

Following a wave of violence, Mexico's Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez is touring municipalities in Michoacán and has pledged to return next month.

Avocado operations in Michoacán, Mexico, have fully resumed after a temporary pause in exports, ensuring the continued supply to the U.S., which buys 80% of Mexico's avocado exports.

Mexico's first week of August saw several key developments, including a US suspension of Michoacán avocado certifications, ongoing fracking studies, and a diplomatic resolution with Peru.

A priest in Michoacán, Mexico, used pressurized holy water to bless a crowd, an unusual method intended to include everyone before a saint's day, which has sparked online debate about its appropriateness.

Avocado growers in Michoacán are celebrating the official recognition of their Protected Geographical Indication by Mexico's Industrial Property Institute, a move expected to boost the authenticity, traceability, and market position of their avocados.

A suspected new geyser has emerged and is disrupting daily life in a small community in Michoacán, Mexico. The phenomenon is causing significant changes and challenges for local residents.

As of Tuesday afternoon, protests continue to impact four major Mexican highways, with blockades reported in the states of Guanajuato, Baja California, Tamaulipas, and Michoacán.

Students in Michoacán, Mexico, performed a school dance recreating the assassinations of local mayors, winning a competition but later being disqualified from the state phase.

Two teachers were killed in a shooting at Antón Makárenko High School in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico, with a 15-year-old student reportedly detained as the alleged perpetrator.