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world-news13 days ago•23 min saved

Volunteers Recover 1,600 Baby Teeth in Mexican Mass Grave as Officials Deny Knowledge

A volunteer group in Mexico claims to have found 1,600 baby teeth at a clandestine burial site in Michoacan, alleging the remains belong to trafficked children. While the group asserts federal officials were present during the recovery, state and federal authorities deny receiving any complaints or reports regarding the site. The discovery has not been independently confirmed through forensic testing, and the victims remain unidentified.

via New York Post|

#forensic-investigation #human-trafficking #mexico

business2 months ago•7 min saved

US halts Michoacán avocado flow amid security alert

The USDA temporarily suspended inspections and phytosanitary certification for new avocado shipments from Mexico’s Michoacán after a U.S. Embassy security alert, immediately stopping imports from the region. Michoacán accounts for about 75% of Mexico’s avocado exports and roughly 85% of avocados consumed in the United States, with annual trade around $3.65 billion and more than 1 million metric tons exported. The pause, linked to threats against inspectors and past incidents, is preventive while authorities bolster security and work to restore normal trade. The move highlights the sector’s economic importance and its vulnerability to organized-crime extortion in Michoacán.

via upi.com|

#avocados #business #michoacan

world9 months ago•4 min saved

The Hidden Cost of Avocados: Violence, Death, and Land Theft

The article highlights the environmental destruction, land dispossession, and violence faced by indigenous communities in Michoacán, Mexico, due to avocado and berry exports, emphasizing the human rights and environmental costs often overlooked by international markets and urging global responsibility and action.

via The Guardian|

#avocado #indigenous-rights #land-dispossession

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Lime Growers' Leader Killed in Mexico Amid Extortion Complaints

The president of a lime growers' association in Michoacan, Mexico, was found murdered after publicly criticizing organized crime's extortion practices, highlighting ongoing violence and criminal influence in the region.

via CBS News|

#cartel-extortion #lime-growers #mexico

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Mexican Lime Growers' Leader Killed Over Cartel Extortion

The leader of lime growers in Michoacan, Bernardo Bravo, was murdered after publicly denouncing extortion by organized crime groups, highlighting ongoing violence and criminal influence over agricultural industries in the region.

via AP News|

#extortion #lime-growers #michoacan

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Multiple Mexican soldiers killed in cartel-related explosions

Eight Mexican soldiers were killed by an improvised explosive device in Michoacán, highlighting the increasing use of mines by organized crime groups, particularly the Jalisco New Generation cartel, in a region plagued by violence and territorial conflicts. The incident underscores the escalating threat of IEDs, which have caused both military and civilian casualties and contributed to regional instability.

via The Guardian|

#ied #mexico #michoacan

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

American Couple Tragically Killed While Vacationing in Mexico

An American couple from Sacramento, California, was shot and killed while on vacation in Michoacán, Mexico. The victims, identified as Gloria and Rafael, were attacked in their vehicle, with Gloria found dead at the scene and Rafael dying later in the hospital. The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory warning against visiting Michoacán due to high levels of violent crime.

via NBC News|

#american-tourists #mexico #michoacan

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

American Couple Fatally Shot During Mexican Vacation

A California couple, Gloria Ambriz and Rafael Cardona, were shot and killed while on vacation in Michoacán, Mexico. The incident occurred in the municipality of Angamacutiro, where the couple owned a house. Ambriz died at the scene, and Cardona succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. The victims were related to the local mayor, Hermes Pacheco. Mexican authorities are investigating the double-homicide, with forensic experts analyzing ballistic evidence found at the scene.

via NBC Montana|

#investigation #mexico #michoacan

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

California Couple on Holiday Tragically Killed in Mexico

A California couple visiting family in Michoacán, Mexico, for the holidays were shot dead in a region plagued by violence. Rafael Cardona Aguilera and Gloria Ambriz de Cardona were killed in Angamacutiro, a town experiencing a surge in violent crime. The couple, with ties to the local mayor, were victims of the ongoing gang-related violence in the area. The U.S. Embassy is monitoring the situation, and local authorities are investigating the murders.

via Los Angeles Times|

#homicide #mexico #michoacan

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

California Couple Fatally Shot During Mexico Vacation

Two Americans, Gloria Ambriz and Rafael Cardona, were found shot dead in a pickup truck in Angamacutiro, Michoacán, Mexico. The victims, relatives of the local mayor, were discovered after a shooting report. Ambriz died at the scene, while Cardona succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. The couple, who lived in California but owned a home in Angamacutiro, were found in a 2016 Ford Platinum truck. The motive for the double homicide remains unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.

via ABC News|

#american-victims #homicide #investigation

world-news1 year ago•0 min saved

California Couple Fatally Shot While Vacationing in Mexico

A California couple was shot and killed while on holiday in Michoacan, Mexico. The woman died at the scene, and her husband succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. Local authorities are investigating the incident but have not identified the perpetrators. The Michoacan Prosecutor's Office is coordinating with US authorities, and the US Embassy in Mexico has been contacted for comment.

via CNN|

#california #mexico #michoacan

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Cartel-Set Roadside Bomb Kills 3 Farmers in Western Mexico"

Three farmers were killed by a roadside bomb in Michoacan, Mexico, just days after four soldiers died in a similar explosive "trap" likely set by a cartel. The use of improvised explosive devices by drug cartels in the region appears to be increasing, with 556 such devices found in Mexico between January and August 2023. Michoacan has been experiencing heightened cartel violence and intimidation, including the recent killings of political candidates, prompting the U.S. State Department to advise Americans to completely avoid the state due to widespread crime and violence.

via CBS News|

#cartel #crime #drug-violence

crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"Cartel Enforces Death Threats for Non-Use of Its Bootleg Wi-Fi in Mexico"

In Michoacán, Mexico, a cartel known as Los Viagras has been extorting locals by forcing them to use and pay for the cartel's own wifi service, threatening death for non-compliance. The cartel's makeshift internet system, built with stolen equipment, was charging around 5,000 people inflated prices, potentially earning the cartel $150,000 a month. This is part of a broader trend where cartels diversify their revenue streams beyond drug trafficking, exerting control over various local markets and services. Law enforcement has seized the equipment and is investigating the case.

via The Guardian|

##crime-and-justice #extortion

crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"Cartel's Death Threat Wi-Fi Extortion Shocks Local Mexican Community"

In Michoacan, Mexico, a cartel has been extorting locals by forcing them to pay for Wi-Fi services provided through illegally set up antennas, threatening them with death for non-compliance. The cartel, identified by local media as Los Viagras, used stolen equipment to build the network and charged around 5,000 people exorbitant fees, generating an estimated $150,000 monthly. Authorities have seized the equipment and made an arrest. This incident highlights a broader trend where Mexican cartels diversify their criminal activities beyond drug trafficking, exerting control over various local markets and services.

via The Associated Press|

##crime-and-justice #extortion

crime3 years ago•4 min saved

"Tragic Loss: Anti-gang Activist Hipólito Mora Murdered in Mexico"

Hipólito Mora, a leader of the armed civilian movement that fought against drug cartels in Michoacan, Mexico, has been killed by unidentified gunmen. Mora was one of the last surviving leaders of the vigilante movement, which aimed to expel the Knights Templar cartel from the state. He had complained in recent years about the infiltration of vigilante forces by cartels and the worsening gang violence. Mora's killing highlights the ongoing security challenges in Michoacan, where different cartels continue to operate.

via The Associated Press|

#crime #drug-cartels #gang-violence