Violence surges in Michoacán
08/02/13 – July saw a surge in violence in the state of Michoacán in the Pacific Coast of Mexico, a month in which a self-defense group (grupo de autodefensa) was shot …
Organized Crime Groups
Los Zetas’ Leader Captured in Northern Mexico
07/16/13 – Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales, “Z 40,” the alleged outright leader of the Zetas criminal organization was captured by the Mexican Navy (Secretaría de Marina, SEMAR) in the early morning …
Federal government to “rescue” Michoacán
05/23/13 – After an increasing wave of violence and insecurity, the administration of President Enrique Peña Nieto announced the launching of a new operation to combat organized crime in the state …