La Derecha Diario Another violent event occurred in Tierra Caliente
Organized crime continues to sow terror in the Tierra Caliente of Michoacán. The presence of criminal groups
Narco in Michoacán: lawless land
Michoacán remains one of the most violent states in Mexico, and Tierra Caliente is the epicenter of the conflict between criminal groups.
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and Los Viagras are engaged in a war for territorial control, leaving a trail of murders, disappearances, and roadblocks.
The murder of two agents from the Attorney General's Office, kidnapped by the group "Los Blancos de Troya", has caused violence in the area.
This group, linked to Los Viagras, has become one of the most bloodthirsty, attacking both security forces and residents.
The communities of Apatzingán, Buenavista, Aguililla, and Tepalcatepec are the most affected.
Clashes between hitmen and federal forces have left dozens of dead, but the violence doesn't subside.
Los Viagras and the CJNG: the war for Michoacán intensifies
The confrontation between these criminal groups doesn't stop. Los Viagras dominate the drug and arms trafficking routes, while the CJNG seeks to take control through violent attacks.
Roadblocks have become a common strategy, with drug traffickers setting vehicles on fire to halt the advance of the National Guard.
Transporters have reported that they must pay fees of up to 50,000 pesos to circulate without being attacked. Extortions affect both small merchants and large producers.
Farmers, especially those of avocado and lime, continue to be targets of organized crime, forced to pay "protection fees" to work.
Meanwhile, as the cartels fight for territorial control, residents live in constant fear, not knowing if they will be the next victim of an execution or a kidnapping.
The government without response: insufficient patrols
Despite operations by the National Guard and the Army, organized crime maintains its dominance in the region. The federal government has sent reinforcements to patrol the most affected areas, but the results are almost nil.
Residents report that authorities arrive but don't really confront the criminal groups.
Security forces conduct sporadic patrols, but as soon as they leave, the cartels reimpose their law.
In many communities, residents prefer to turn to organized crime instead of the police, showing the lack of trust in institutions.
Executions, kidnappings, and confrontations are part of daily life, and with each passing day, Michoacán sinks further.
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