Car bomb outside police station in Mexico’s Michoacan kills at least 3

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM

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On Saturday, December 7, 2025, a car bomb exploded outside a police station in Coahuayana, Michoacan, Mexico, killing at least three people and injuring six others. The blast occurred on a central avenue, damaging nearby buildings and scattering remains of the victims. Among the deceased were two community police officers. The incident follows increased federal security activity in Michoacan due to recent assassinations of a lime growers' representative and a mayor who stood up to drug cartels. The federal government had recently deployed additional troops to the state in response to the high-profile killings. Community police in the area have suspended patrols due to the ongoing federal operation.

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Claudia Sheinbaum 30% El Chapo 50% Coahuayana 80% Michoacan ×2100%

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