Overview
- Reports indicate René Valencia survived an armed attack near Jarácuaro while traveling between Pátzcuaro and Erongarícuaro late Saturday.
- His organization and family said he is out of danger and now under protection from the Defense Ministry.
- Revolución Social reported that Valencia’s escorts tried to repel the assault but were beaten, subdued by alleged criminal gunmen, and later released.
- Local security forces, including Army and municipal units, conducted an operation, encountered a Ronda Comunitaria roadblock, then entered and found Valencia and a female companion unharmed.
- PRI chief Alejandro Moreno condemned the attack and accused the Morena government of allowing organized crime to operate with impunity, and authorities have not announced arrests or investigative details.