Other MoA event in Mexico on Sat 16th May 2026

An armed attack against members of the Civil Guard sparked a chase and shootout in Apatzingán, Michoacán, resulting in two arrests, one police officer wounded, and one civilian killed. Gunfire spread through the Lázaro Cárdenas and La Pradera neighborhoods and as far as the Atimapa Ejido, where state and military forces deployed security operations to regain control of the area and prevent the attackers from escaping. Among those captured are Saúl M., alias “La Gacela,” 20 years old, and a 16-year-old with an outstanding arrest warrant. During the official investigation, a stolen motorcycle and a handgun were also seized. Luis Fernando T., 22 years old, identified as one of the alleged attackers, was found dead in a vacant lot on Constitución Avenue. Forensic experts located at least eight .223 caliber shell casings. Apatzingán remains one of the areas with the highest levels of criminal activity in Tierra Caliente due to disputes between armed groups vying for control of illicit assets and regional trafficking routes. The area has seen constant clashes with state and federal law enforcement agencies, while the government maintains intelligence and surveillance operations to uphold public order and strengthen the rule of law in Michoacán.