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Los Viagras betray CJNG after El Mencho's death in Michoacán
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The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) faces betrayal from its former allies Los Viagras in Michoacán following the killing of its leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho', on February 22. This split has escalated territorial disputes in Uruapan and other key areas. Meanwhile, Mexican authorities investigate potential new CJNG leaders and report major drug seizures.
Osmar ‘N’, a 15-year-old teenager, is the alleged perpetrator of the murder of two teachers at Antón Makárenko high school in Michoacán. Authorities confirm a direct attack with an AR-15 rifle hidden in a guitar case, per security videos. If found guilty, he would face permanent internment from six months to five years, under Michoacán's Specialized Code of Justice for Adolescents.
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A Michoacán criminal judge ordered the conditional release on Monday, March 23, of 11 Ecuandureo municipal police officers arrested for allegedly facilitating Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) narco-blockades after Nemesio Oseguera's, ‘El Mencho’s’, death. The officers face precautionary measures for six months as their legal process continues.
Raúl Meza Abonce, a 28-year-old man, regained his freedom on December 27 after nearly two months in detention for joining a protest in Morelia demanding justice for the murder of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo Rodríguez. While still linked to proceedings for sabotage and damages, authorities changed his precautionary measures to allow him to continue the trial at liberty. The case highlights tensions over violence and insecurity in the state.
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A car bomb exploded on December 6, 2025, in front of the Community Police facilities in Coahuayana, Michoacán, resulting in five deaths and 12 injuries. The Attorney General's Office is investigating the attack as organized crime and terrorism, possibly linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Federal and state authorities reinforced security in the coastal area plagued by drug disputes.
Jorge Armando 'N', alias 'El Licenciado', was arrested as the alleged intellectual author of the murder of Uruapan's mayor, Carlos Manzo, on November 1, 2025, during the Festival de las Velas. The crime was planned via an instant messaging group by a cell linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Omar García Harfuch detailed the attack's coordination and the subsequent killing of two involved parties.
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Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla appointed Ramsés Adalid Vega Sayabedra as subsecretary of police operations in Michoacán, despite his 2017 arrest for alleged document forgery and drug possession. The appointment is part of the Plan Michoacán for Peace and Justice to combat cartels. Officials state he passed required trust examinations.
15-year-old student kills two teachers at Michoacán high school
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