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Michoacán is a culturally rich and ecologically diverse state in western Mexico, known for its colonial cities, Monarch butterfly reserves, artisan traditions, and security challenges. In this section, explore news on politics, public safety, migration, tourism, Indigenous communities, agriculture, and social movements. From the Day of the Dead celebrations in Pátzcuaro to avocado farming in Uruapan and unrest in Apatzingán, Michoacán offers complex and important stories that reflect both its beauty and its struggles.

Michoacán News

Michoacan organized crime

•November 20, 2025

Army raid cripples major Michoacan organized crime hub

Security forces under Plan Michoacan seized chemicals, weapons and vehicles, dealing a 232 million peso blow to Michoacan organized crime.

Purépecha communities under siege

•November 18, 2025

Purépecha communities under siege amid brutal cartel war

Purépecha communities under siege describe living between rival cartels and an absent state, as new security plans bypass the towns most at risk.

Plan Paricutin Michoacan

•November 11, 2025

Plan Paricutin Michoacan aims to seal cartel routes

Plan Paricutin Michoacan rolls in more than 10,500 troops and a 57-billion-peso push to seal cartel routes after Uruapan's mayor was killed.

Michoacán security plan

•November 5, 2025

Can the Michoacán security plan stop the next attack

After Uruapan’s mayor was killed, the Michoacán security plan pledges justice, development, and culture-based prevention—without reviving the drug war.

CJNG attack Tepalcatepec

•October 24, 2025

CJNG cartel attack in Michoacán ends as soldiers push gunmen back

Following the CJNG attack in Michoacán, police held the line until Army units arrived. Classes were suspended and patrols expanded near Jalisco border.

Michoacán lime cartels

•October 23, 2025

Michoacán lime cartels tighten grip after leader is slain

The killing in Apatzingán exposes how Michoacán lime cartels battle for the lime trade, squeezing growers with quotas and threats despite recent arrests.

Morelia LGBT film

•October 16, 2025

Morelia LGBT film steals Mexico’s spotlight this week

The Morelia LGBT film catching fire follows two men on Mexico’s highways and arrives fresh from Venice wins, stirring debate and applause in Morelia.

tropical storm raymond

•October 10, 2025

Warning up on Mexico’s coast while Tropical Storm Raymond eyes Baja

Tropical Storm Raymond brings a warning from Zihuatanejo to Cabo Corrientes and a watch for southern Baja, with heavy rain and risky surf expected.

Seven states homicides

•October 7, 2025

Seven states homicides account for half of 2025 killings

Mexico’s seven states homicides footprint grew heavier in 2025, with half of intentional killings concentrated in a handful of entities as national totals eased from...

Morelia INM grenade

•September 22, 2025

Morelia INM grenade rattles office and city morning rush

Authorities disarmed a device after a Morelia INM grenade was tossed at the office on Avenida Camelinas. No injuries; prosecutor says a newcomer was the...

pension theft

•August 29, 2025

Pension theft in Michoacán hits seniors as families take cards

Seniors face pension theft challenges in Michoacán. Discover how to recover stolen accounts and protect vital benefits.

Tropical Storm Ivo steadily gains strength off Mexico’s southwest coast

•August 7, 2025

Tropical Storm Ivo steadily gains strength off Mexico’s southwest coast

Tropical Storm Ivo racing west-northwest off Mexico’s southwest coast, bringing heavy rain, flooding risk, and dangerous surf.

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