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Mass shooting in Jacona, Michoacán kills five

Three civilians and two police officers were killed and six people wounded in a mass shooting in Jacona, Michoacán. In nearby Zamora, three gunmen died in a shootout with police.

Why it matters

The attacks show persistent cartel-linked violence in one of Mexico's most contested states.

Background

Michoacán has long been a battleground for drug cartels and criminal groups. The Zamora–Jacona area has seen recurring violence involving organised crime.

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