PBI-Mexico monitoring the situation for Indigenous communities in Michoacán in the context of attacks by armed groups

Published by Brent Patterson on October 30, 2025 October 30, 2025

Photo: “Armed attacks and risk of forced displacement in Coahuayula, El Ranchual and La Laguna de Calvillo, Michoacán”. Image from Red TDT.

The Peace Brigades International-Mexico Project has posted on social media:

“We express our concern about the situation of violence in Coahuayula, Michoacán.

We reiterate the importance of safeguarding the security of communities in this territory.

PBI is monitoring this situation by accompanying the @redsolidariaDH [Human Rights Solidarity Network].”

PBI-Mexico also amplified the post from Red TDT that notes:

“Urgent appeal from the community of Coahuayula and neighboring indigenous communities that have been under siege by armed groups for hours.

It is urgent that the authorities activate protection protocols for the affected communities.”

Providing additional context, Infobae reports:

“The Human Rights Solidarity Network A.C. (Red TDT) calls for urgent actions from governments to protect the Nahua communities of Coahuayula, El Ranchual and La Laguna de Calvillo, located within the municipality of Chinicuila, Michoacán.

For this reason, the organization launched a call for citizens to join the demand for immediate protection of the affected communities with their signature. Its goal is to stop violence and prevent displacement.

According to press reports, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) operates in this town, which currently maintains an alliance with Los Viagras and its armed wing Los Blancos de Troya. On the other hand, local media indicate that the Aquila cartel also has a presence in the region.

To support the demand, the Network has the following link to sign. In its message, the Network pointed out the urgency for ‘governments to provide immediate protection to communities.’”

Accompaniment

The Human Rights Solidarity Network (Red Solidaria DH) is accompanied by the Peace Brigades International-Mexico Project.

We continue to follow this situation.

Additional reading: Statement from the Human Rights Solidarity Network (Red Solidaria DH) and the National Network of Civil Human Rights Organizations “All Rights for All” (Red TDT) (October 21, 2025).