They attack the mayor of Cuitzeo in a restaurant in Michoacán

Political violence in Michoacán claims another victim, leaving people injured and reliving past tragedies.

Mayor of Cuitzeo survives armed attack in Michoacán

Rosa Elia Milan Pintor, municipal president of Cuitzeo, Michoacán, suffered an attack early this Saturday in a gastronomic establishment in the town. The attack left the official and two of her bodyguards injured, as confirmed by state authorities.

Attack details

The incident occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. at the La Cabaña del Lago restaurant, located in the El Embarcadero neighborhood, during a private meeting. Witnesses alerted the emergency services, mobilizing medical bodies and security forces to the place located on the road to San Agustín del Pulque.

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The Attorney General’s Office of Michoacán began an investigation to clarify the facts. “The injured received primary care on site before being transferred to a hospital in Morelia,” an official statement detailed. Milan Pintor has minor injuries and is progressing favorably, while one of his guards remains in critical condition.

History of violence

This is not the first violent episode linked to the mayor. In June 2021, her husband, José Pérez Aguilar, was murdered in an attack directed against her when she was a candidate for the PT-Morena. Later, in 2022, the then trustee Francisco Díaz Rodríguez was kidnapped and executed. Last June, the candidate for trustee Israel Delgado Vega was also killed.

Analysts point out that these events reflect the climate of insecurity that public officials face in areas with the presence of criminal groups. Cuitzeo, located in a strategic region for drug trafficking, registers high rates of violence linked to territorial disputes.

Security experts emphasize the urgency of specialized protocols to protect local authorities. “These attacks seek to destabilize municipal governments and co-opt institutions,” warned a recent report from the Michoacán Citizen Observatory.

The case has reopened the debate on the use of armored escorts and protection schemes for councilors in risk areas. Official data indicate that, in 2024 alone, six Mexican mayors have suffered attacks, three of them fatal.

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Sources: Michoacán Prosecutor’s Office, local reports, security analysis

Seven injured after being run over in Cabo San Lucas during the World Cup celebration

A driver ran over several people during the World Cup celebrations in Cabo San Lucas.

Balance of the accident in Cabo San Lucas

The authorities confirmed that of the 17 people taken to hospitals after the accident in the center of Cabo San Lucas, only seven remain hospitalized. Three are in the IMSS clinic, two at Saint Luke’s and two at AMC. Ten people were discharged after treating minor injuries. Two victims are in serious condition, including the driver.

How the incident occurred

The event occurred on Lázaro Cárdenas Boulevard, during the celebrations for the Mexican National Team’s 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic in the 2026 World Cup. Hundreds of people gathered on the road. Videos show fans approaching moving vehicles, rocking them and throwing liquids at them. Some drivers moved slowly.

According to the images, the situation escalated when fans got into the black car involved. Surrounded by people, the vehicle accelerated and ran over several people. After hitting an object, the driver was pulled out and beaten. A woman and a minor also got out of the car, who appeared disconcerted.

Reactions

The incident generated statements from business chambers and local organizations, which asked to maintain civility during the World Cup days. They pointed out that such an event had not been recorded before in that tourist destination.

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Train to AIFA adds 1.5 million users; Sheinbaum calls it successful

More than 1.5 million users on the Buenavista-AIFA train. Travel time improved to 46 minutes.

Buenavista-AIFA Train Operation: figures and challenges

President Claudia Sheinbaum assured that the Train from Buenavista to the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) has operated “superbly” since its inauguration, weeks ago. The support was given during the morning conference on June 25, where the head of the Trains and Integrated Public Transport Agency, Andrés Lajous, presented details.

“Users have shown their satisfaction. And how have they shown it? By using it. Right now there are more than 1.5 million users who have used the service,” Lajous reported.

The official reported that a “peak of users” was recorded during the start of the World Cup, with national and international tourists arriving at the AIFA. He highlighted that the departure frequency is every 30 minutes from the terminals, and that the travel time dropped from 52 to 47-46 minutes.

Three stations concentrate the greatest influx: Prado Sur, Lechería and Jaltocan. Lajous also mentioned that walkways are pending at three stations, although he did not detail deadlines.

The official balance is positive, although complementary works persist. The route connects Buenavista with the AIFA and seeks to be an efficient alternative to vehicular traffic.

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Mexico needs indicators beyond GDP, says Sheinbaum

President proposes measuring well-being with other indicators in addition to economic growth.

Sheinbaum questions GDP as the only measure

President Claudia Sheinbaum noted that her administration prefers to evaluate the economy with broader indicators than the Gross Domestic Product. During his morning conference on Thursday, he said:

“We prefer that it not only be the GDP, but that it be many other indicators that tell us about how Mexico is developing.”

Sheinbaum framed this position within Mexican humanism, in contrast to the neoliberal period. He recalled that in previous six-year terms, 2% growth did not translate into social well-being.

“Some six-year periods could grow at 2%, but poverty increased, inequality increased. So, who were the beneficiaries of 2% growth?”

The president clarified that economic growth continues to be relevant, but it is not enough. GDP, he said, is a very aggregate indicator that does not reflect the distribution of wealth or access to rights.

In addition, he highlighted that his government has promoted public works without resorting to debt. The strategy, as he explained, seeks to combine development with fiscal responsibility.

Sheinbaum insisted that measuring Mexico’s progress requires looking at inequality, poverty and other social factors. “That is a different vision from neoliberalism,” he concluded.

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