The Latest Breaking News from Michoacán

Mexican Authorities Arrest Alleged Jalisco Cartel Plaza Boss 'El Rhino' in Michoacán

The alleged CJNG plaza boss in Uruapan was identified as René Belmonte Aguilar, also known as "El Rhino," who allegedly operates in the eastern part of the state and is wanted for extortion, kidnapping and homicide.

Latin Times · Aug 31, 2025

U.S. Targets Carteles Unidos Leaders With $26 Million in Rewards Following Indictments

U.S. authorities targeted the group known as Cárteles Unidos, or United Cartels, with economic sanctions and have charged five high-ranking members of the organization.

Latin Times · Aug 14, 2025

Mexico Has The Highest Rate of Violence Against Public Officials In The World: Report

ACLED's 2024 Conflict Index identified Mexico as the most dangerous and violent country in the world without an ongoing conventional war

Latin Times · Jun 23, 2025

Cartels Are Recruiting Artisans to Manufacture Explosives; 3,454 Devices Seized in Michoacán Alone

Authorities believe cartels like Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and Los Viagras exploit materials stolen from the mining industry to be used in landmines and drone attacks

Latin Times · May 30, 2025

Eight Mexican soldiers killed by improvised explosive device

The use of IEDs in a war between criminal groups in the Michoacán-Jalisco border region has increased drastically

The Guardian - US · May 28, 2025

Clash Between Navy and Jalisco Cartel Cell in Michoacán Led By 'El Yogurt' Leaves 12 Dead

Members of the Mexican Navy and other federal agencies clashed with alleged members of a criminal cell linked to the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), resulting in 12 deaths and nine arrests.

Latin Times · May 20, 2025

Two Police Officers Dead, Dozens of Vehicles Torched During Drug Cartel's Roadblocks In Mexico

Drug cartels set up roadblocks and torched vehicles and businesses across 29 municipalities in the states of Michoacán, Jalisco and Guanajuato

Latin Times · Apr 24, 2025

Viral Video Shows Mexican Town Celebrating Holy Saturday With Cartel Members, Investigation Underway

Authorities in the Mexican state of Michoacán have opened an investigation after videos emerged showing residents of Huajúmbaro interacting with armed members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

Latin Times · Apr 21, 2025

Five Members of Mexico's Armed Forces Are Dead After Alleged Jalisco Cartel Attack

Alleged members of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) took part in a series of violent clashes with members of the Mexican Army and National Guard that left at least five deaths

Latin Times · Mar 17, 2025

WATCH: Mexican Cartel Uses Drone To Drop Explosives On Alleged Rivals

A video that is going viral on social media shows how a criminal group in Mexico is using drones to drop explosives on a rival organization in the state of Michoacán.

Latin Times · Mar 11, 2025