The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) declared war on Miguel Angel Gallegosknown as “The Migueladas”a criminal leader who operates in Zicuirán and surrounding areas of the Tierra Caliente region in Michoacan.
In a video circulating on social media, the CJNGwhich is estimated to have a force of more than 300 menannounces his intention to enter La Huacana, an area affected by violence and the presence of cartels.
“Good evening. I am addressing the town of La Huacana, Nueva Italia and Zicuirán. This call is for all the innocent people of the town who asked us for support. We are the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel commanded by chief Chito Cano. We are answering the call of the people who can’t stand ‘El Migueladas’ and all his bunch of scourges,” said one of the alleged members of the CJNG before the camera.
The dispute between the CJNG and other criminal groups such as Los Viagras has led to a escalation of violence in the region, where both sides seek control of the territory and illegal activities.
The Viagras dominate the central zone and Tierra Caliente of the state and are involved in the drug production and distributionas well as in the extortion and collection of “piso” to businesses and local inhabitants.
The clashes and the violent actions of these criminal groups have seriously affected the community, and many inhabitants feel cornered and without effective protection from the authorities.
EL MIGUELADAS, AFTER CAMPAIGN FINANCING
As for Miguel Ángel Gallegos, also known as “The Lord of Zicuirán”faces charges for crimes such as extortion and kidnapping.
In addition, he has been pointed out as a drug trafficker supposedly protected by the state government, and is attributed the campaign finance policies.
He CJNG seek support from the population La Huacana, New Italy and Zicuirán to deal with “El Migueladas” and his criminal group.
The situation in the region of Hot Earth It is alarming due to the presence and activity of various cartels fighting for control of the territory. The local population is caught in the middle of this war between criminal groups, which has generated a climate of fear and insecurity.
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