Security Cabinet conducts operation in Michoacán, targets priority objectives, announces Sheinbaum

President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that Mexico's Security Cabinet is conducting an operation in Michoacán aimed at apprehending key figures responsible for violence in the state. The announcement came during her regular morning press conference on Wednesday, August 19.

Sheinbaum stated that the Security Cabinet would release more information later in the day regarding the specific objectives of the operation and the criminal groups involved. She indicated that the operation, which began in the early morning hours, targets one or more significant individuals. Security forces, including the Secretariat of National Defense, are on the ground to support the efforts.

The President's remarks followed questions about violent incidents and blockades reported in Michoacán overnight. She assured reporters that the government is taking action to address the violence and restore order. The deployment of additional security personnel aims to neutralize threats and apprehend those generating violence in the region.

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There is an operation to detain a relevant objective or several objectives and later the Security Cabinet will provide the information and (about) this takeover of some places and it is there, well, the Secretariat of Defense and all the necessary elements to support.