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Escalation 0/100StableUpdated 3 minutes ago
Mexico has 0 recorded conflict incidents in the last 7 days with no fatalities reported, giving it an escalation score of 0 out of 100 on a stable trend.
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Situation synthesis
Security forces conducted military operations in Michoacán resulting in the deaths of Luis Enrique "El Güicho" or "R5," leader of the Cártel de Los Reyes, and Jesús Sandoval "El Nini," a lieutenant and security leader for La Gente del R5. In Zacatecas, a bombing of a police station in Ojocaliente injured seven people and damaged 13 vehicles, including police cruisers. Authorities are collaborating with local officials to investigate the incident.
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Recorded incidents
- armed clashTocumbo3 killed
Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed the death of Luis Enrique "N," alias "El Güicho" or "R5," leader of the Cártel de Los Reyes, during a military operation in Tocumbo, Michoacán...
- armed clashLos Reyes2 killed
Jesús Sandoval alias "El Nini," lieutenant and leader of the security detail for La Gente del R5, was killed during the overnight operation in Los Reyes, Michoacán. Also reportedly killed w...
- armed clashLos Reyes
Preliminary reports indicate Luis Enrique Barragán, alias "El Wicho" or "R5," leader of the Cártel de Los Reyes within Cárteles Unidos, may have been killed during a clash with federal force...
- explosionOjocaliente
The Mexican Security Cabinet reassured that they’re collaborating with local authorities in Zacatecas State to clarify facts about the bombing of a police station late last night in Ojocalien...
- armed clashOjocaliente
So far, the attack on the municipal police station in Ojocaliente, Mexico, has left 7 people injured—including 1 officer—and damaged 13 vehicles, including 2 police cruisers. @wfwitness 💧...
- explosionZacatecas
💥 – Mexican authorities confirmed the explosion in Zacatecas came from a car bomb. An initial report of casualties also indicates seven people, including a police officer, were injured, and...
- explosionZacatecas
💥 – A police station in the Mexican state of Zacatecas was struck by a large explosion, likely from a car bomb, causing massive damage and sparking a fire. There are still no reports of cas...
- explosionOjocaliente
An IED exploded outside the municipal police headquarters in Ojocaliente, Mexico, according to local authorities. Government Secretary Rodrigo Reyes Mugüerza confirmed the incident and said ...
- explosionSan Rafael de Ocampo to Villa García road
Off-duty Zacatecas police officers were traveling on the San Rafael de Ocampo, Aguascalientes to Villa García, Zacatecas road when an IED was detonated, leaving one officer wounded. @wfwitn...
- armed clash
gunmen from La Mayiza faction of the Cartel de Sinaloa filmed themselves during an armed clash with another Cartel in an unidentified location in Durango state. @wfwitness 💧 Rainbet.com t...
- explosionSan Luis de Custique2 killed
State forces were ambushed while traveling along a road in San Luis de Custique, Tabasco municipality, Zacatecas, when gunmen detonated IEDs as the units passed, damaging patrol vehicles and...
- armed clashMichoacán
Gente del Tena gunmen clashed with Los Caballeros Templarios and set fire to their vehicle in the state of Michoacán @wfwitness 💧 Rainbet.com the #1 Non-KYC Crypto Casino & Sportsbook @ra...
- armed clashSan Juan Cacahuatepec4 killed
Four members of the criminal group "Los Rusos" were killed during a clash with security forces on Sunday, August 23, in San Juan Cacahuatepec, a municipality located near the border between ...
- armed clashSan Juanito1 killed
Roy Iván M. D., alias "El Roy" or "El 19," died following a clash with State Investigation Agency agents in San Juanito, Chihuahua, with his body found inside a pickup truck, as the Prosecut...
- armed clashLa Cofradía, Mazatlán
A heavy clash broke out overnight between Cartel de Sinaloa factions in La Cofradía, Mazatlán, Sinaloa. Footage filmed by members of one armed group from inside an armored vehicle shows the...
- armed clashTinaja de Vargas
The first clashes have begun in Tinaja de Vargas, Tanhuato municipality, Michoacán, amid preliminary reports pointing to the alleged capture of a priority target during a military operation. ...
- armed clashAhome
Eight people were detained following a clash between National Guard personnel and armed civilians in Ahome, Sinaloa, authorities seized seven long guns, 54 magazines, 725 rounds of ammunitio...
- drone strike
La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM) drone operator was filmed dropping an improvised munition on fleeing gunmen, likely from the CJNG. The munition impacted near a tree where two gunmen were ...
- armed clashTepuche
A clash occurred between Los Rusos, aligned with the Mayito Flaco faction of the Cartel de Sinaloa, and Fuerzas Especiales Pelucas (FEP), a group linked to Los Chapitos, in the disputed area...
- airstrikeLos Reyes
Federal forces launched an air and ground operation in Los Reyes and Periban, Michoacán, with support from a Mexican Air Force EC-725 Cougar helicopter, resulting in the capture of Alfonso "...
- airstrikeSinaloa
CDS gunmen took cover from the gunner of a federal forces UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, which was providing air support with a minigun somewhere in Sinaloa.
- armed clashAtotonilco el Alto
A reported clash occurred in the center of Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, leaving one person injured. An SSPC aircraft was reportedly conducting ISR operations in the area, and an armed EC-725 ...
- explosionMichoacán
GRAPHIC: gunmen from the R5 attacked a CJNG position with explosives dropped from a drone somewhere in Michoacán. The aftermath of the attack was also captured, showing wounded CJNG gunmen b...
- armed clashSanta Clara del Cobre
A firefight between rival groups broke out overnight in Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán. Security forces later found three vehicles with gunfire damage in the area, with no injuries or deat...