Michoacan

Luis Barragan, leader of the De Los Reyes cartel, and his 15-year-old nephew Alberto Sandoval, who led a squad of hitmen, were killed during a shootout with security forces in Michoacan, Mexico.

Following the suspension of inspections in the main growing region in the neighboring country due to security threats, Washington announced the resumption of operations. More than 1,500 soldiers and National Guard personnel were deployed in the area to protect the American inspectors.