CJNG Continues To Push The Self Defense Forces In Michoacán To The Brink (8/29/24)

The massacre of eight members of the Michoacán self-defense forces by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) highlights the ongoing violence and territorial disputes in Michoacán, Mexico. This attack occurred in the context of CJNG's aggressive efforts to expand its control over key regions, particularly those involved in illegal activities like mining and drug trafficking.

In this particular incident, the CJNG launched an attack in several municipalities, including Tocumbo, Tingüindín, and Los Reyes. A convoy of CJNG members, heavily armed and using stolen vehicles, clashed with local self-defense forces, leading to a violent confrontation. Despite the efforts of federal and municipal police to intervene, no arrests were reported, and the CJNG members managed to flee to nearby areas. The ongoing conflict between CJNG and local self-defense groups, as well as other rival cartels, has led to increased violence and instability in the region, with many residents forced to flee their homes to escape the crossfire​.

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Coahuayana: Massacre of eight members of the Michoacán self-defense forces underlines the CJNG’s siege | International | EL PAÍS English (elpais.com)