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CJNG conducted drug operations in Guanajuato and extended its operations into Michoacán.

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated friday

The latest in this situation

  1. CJNG activity expands to Colima, coinciding with a bombing in Michoacán.

How it started

3 reports, 3 independent, last reported Fri 00:00. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 3 independent outlets

CJNG conducted drug operations in Guanajuato and extended its operations into Michoacán.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
GuanajuatoJalisco New Generation CartelMichoacán

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. CJNG activity expands to Colima, coinciding with a bombing in Michoacán.1 source
  2. Mexico deployed troops to Michoacán on August 11, 2026.Sub-event
  3. A leader of the Los Reyes Cartel faction, Alfonso Fernández Magallón, is named as the head of the group and is under investigation regarding the expansion of CJNG operations in Michoacán.Sub-event
  4. Cárteles Unidos formed to combat CJNG encroachment into Michoacán and now controls key drug trafficking routes into the US.Sub-event
  5. CJNG drug operations reported in Guanajuato and Michoacán.1 source

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