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Mexico Deploys Forces Under Plan Paricutín to Reinforce Security in Michoacán

Officials detailed a security surge targeting criminal groups with protections for key crops.

Overview

  • Sedena announced 4,383 army personnel for Michoacán under Plan Paricutín, backed by five helicopters, one unmanned aerial system, 18 drones, 43 anti‑drone systems, five anti‑explosive teams and 1,031 vehicles.
  • Semar said 1,781 naval personnel will operate in Lázaro Cárdenas, Aquila and Coahuayana as part of the federal push.
  • A separate Contención operation will deploy 4,140 agents to seal the state’s borders in coordination with Colima, Jalisco, Querétaro, Estado de México, Guerrero and Guanajuato.
  • Coverage from a local outlet reported the operation could involve roughly 10,500 participants including imminent reinforcements, though that aggregate exceeds the official service totals released so far.
  • Authorities assigned dedicated contingents to safeguard lemon and avocado production and emphasized that all actions will respect human rights.