Wixárikas denounce threats from the CJNG in the mountains of Jalisco: the presence of criminals affects mobility, education, and medical services

The Wixárika community of Tateikie, located in San Andrés Cohamiata within the municipality of Mezquitic, Jalisco, has denounced an escalation of violence and threats attributed to the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). According to the reports, the presence and actions of criminal elements in the sierra region are severely disrupting daily life by impacting local mobility, education, and medical services for the inhabitants.

The situation highlights ongoing security challenges in rural regions of Jalisco, where organized crime presence directly compromises essential public services and community welfare. Local residents face heightened risks as criminal pressures constrain access to schooling and healthcare, alongside restrictions on freedom of movement.