The Latest Breaking News from Michoacán

Hurricane Trudy Threatens Mexico's Pacific Coast as Forecast Warns of 15 Inches of Rain and Severe Flood Risks

Hurricane Trudy nears Mexico's coast with 150 km/h winds. Even as it weakens, rain-triggered floods threaten Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán.

Latin Times · 19h ago

Three Storms, One Coast: How Trudy Became Mexico's Biggest Pacific Threat While Ensenada Still Buries Its Dead

Hurricane Trudy intensifies to Cat 3 targeting Jalisco and Colima. Six dead in Ensenada from Rachel. Simon stalled offshore. What diaspora families need to know.

Latin Times · Oct 16

Casa de México in Madrid unveils 2026 Day of the Dead altar inspired by Michoacán and Agustín Lara

Casa de México in Madrid unveils "Viva la vida!", its 2026 Day of the Dead altar honouring Agustín Lara, inspired by Michoacán and the monarch butterfly, with a musical tour. Free entry from 2 October to 8 November.

Euronews · Oct 2

Michoacán: Nine Suspected CJNG Operatives Fall, But the Cell's Boss Is Still Missing

Nine detained in Michoacán over CJNG ties; alleged boss "Tío Lako" remains at large despite blockades and burning vehicles.

Latin Times · Aug 21

Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remain

Authorities have lifted a U.S. security alert that halted avocado exports from Michoacán, Mexico's main avocado-producing state

The Independent UK · Aug 16

U.S. Suspends Avocado Inspections in Michoacán Over Threat to 'U.S. Interests'

Michoacán exported an average of $5 million worth of avocados to the United States each day during the second quarter of 2026, compared with $6.2 million per day during the first quarter.

Latin Times · Aug 6

How Monarch Butterflies Use the Sun as a Compass to Navigate 4,000 Kilometres of Migration

A Clock Inside the AntennaThe monarch butterfly does not simply fly toward the sun. That would leave it hopelessly off course as the sun arcs across the sky from east to west. Instead, the butterfly compensates for the sun's movement by running it against an internal clock, a circadian timer…

Times Life · Jul 9

From Michoacán to Your Table: Mexico Banks a Record 40% of Global Avocado Trade

Mexico controls 40% of global avocado exports and earned nearly $4 billion in 2025 — while shipping fewer tons than in 2023. The story behind "less fruit, more dollars" is one of market power, cultural pride, and real tension on the ground.

Latin Times · Jun 25

Michoacán Prosecutors Say Uruapan Mayor Killing Case Nearly Solved

The Michoacán Attorney General's Office said officials are now searching for three additional suspects whose arrests would allow authorities to complete the case file and bring all alleged participants before a judge.

Latin Times · Jun 10

New Audio Reveals Former Mexican Official Took Bribes From Jalisco Cartel To Allow They Control Prisons

Mendoza's alleged corruption network dates back years. In 2009, he was arrested during an operation that led to the detention of 11 mayors, 16 high-ranking officials, and a judge over alleged ties to La Familia Michoacana.

Latin Times · Mar 29