Overview
- Sedena reported on Friday that the Armed Forces have found 625 improvised explosive devices and explosives delivered by drones in Michoacán since November 2025.
- Active demining operations are focused on Tierra Caliente, notably the El Guayabo–El Alcalde route and the Apatzingán area, where military teams are clearing and neutralizing artefacts.
- About 10,000 Army and National Guard personnel are deployed under Plan Michoacán por la Paz y la Justicia, supported by helicopters, aircraft, drones and specialized detection equipment.
- The Defence Ministry says it has specialized personnel for mine detection, is developing anti‑mine vehicles with the military industry and is evaluating the purchase of drones that can detect explosives.
- Authorities have reported arrests of mostly Colombian nationals linked to placements and say they have identified a CJNG leader operating in the state, a development that raises the risk to civilians and could drive further security and technology investments.