Western Mexico Banks Resume Operations After CJNG Unrest, With Some Sites Still Closed

Overview

• HSBC said all branches in Jalisco, Michoacán and Nayarit reopened except the El Grullo, Jalisco location, which remains closed until further notice.
• BBVA reopened across Colima, Guanajuato, Jalisco and Tamaulipas but kept branches closed in Michoacán towns including Tepalcatepec, Nueva Italia, Buenavista Tomatlán, La Huacana, Jiquilpan, Huetamo de Núñez and Zinapecuaro.
• Other lenders reported normal service, including Banamex and Scotiabank nationwide, with Santander, Banorte, Mifel and Banregio restoring operations in affected western states.
• Authorities said the unrest followed 87 road blockades and 27 attacks on officials concentrated in Jalisco, Michoacán and Guanajuato.
• Sedena described the Tapalpa operation as an intelligence-led raid with CNI, FGR and U.S. cooperation that left multiple CJNG members dead, two detained and heavy weapons seized, as federal forces reinforced security in Jalisco.