Aguililla, Michoacán: Citizens Destroy Military Heliport After Political Fallout

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat

In Aguililla, Michoacán, the tension continues despite the meeting earlier this week with federal authorities and the agreements reached. On Wednesday there was a confrontation between residents and the military. Yesterday the violence continued.

Male Reporter: Again The inhabitants of Aguililla, Michoacán had a  confrontation with elements of the Mexican army that are stationed in that municipality. 

Now with the use of heavy machinery and backhoes they destroyed the 43rd Military Zone heliport. Which is used to provide civil supplies to the elements of the Secretariat of National Defense.

Through a video that was disseminated on social networks, it’s observed how the alleged inhabitants are making use of 2 backhoes.

They destroyed the landing port of the aircraft. According to the inhabitants, the destruction of the military heliport was because the federal forces didn’t comply with the agreement signed a few days ago to guarantee the safety of the municipality.

And free the roadway from Aguililla – Buenavista to Apatzingán. Just on Wednesday night there was a confrontation with sticks, stones, projectiles and Molotov bombs between the residents and the military. Reporting from the state of Michoacán this is Noticieros Televisa.

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