Narcomantas from "Gente Nueva de Michoacán" in Pátzcuaro

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Several narcomantas, or messages banners left by cartel members, were left in the town of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán that were signed by Gente Nueva de Michoacán.

On the afternoon of June 15 2021, unknown persons hung several narcomantas at different locations in the town of Pátzcuaro, which is located in central Michoacán, in between the cities of Uruapan and Morelia. Some of the narcomantas were placed in Gertrudis Bocanegra square, which is in the Centro neighborhood of Pátzcuaro.

Merchants who work in Bocanegra square reported the appearance of these narcomantas to the Michoacán Police. The narcomantas appear to be professionally printed on tarps. Shortly thereafter, uniformed officers arrived on scene and removed the banners. The banners were collected as evidence and handed over to the state Attorney General's Office.

In statements, Michoacán Police confirmed that the banners contained a warning against some local transportation figures but they, as can be expected, did not disclose the full message of the banners.

However social media users had already taken photos of the narcomantas, uploaded the photos to social media and begun speculating on the larger cartel affiliation of the group who signed the messages - called "Gente Nueva de Michoacán".

The above narcomanta was placed near the entrance to the Emperador Caltzontzin theater in Gertrudis Bocanegra square. It reads as follows:

Attention Notice 

To all the population of Pátzcuaro and especially to all the Union of Transportation Coalition and Independent Transporters, let us mention some of the leaders: 

Adolfo Perez (Lider Transp)

Jose Martinez P (Taxis Unidos) 

Adolfo Marquez (Combis Azul) 

Etcetera

The issue is not with you, but with those who go overboard and go along with the bunch of scumbags who charge fees and threaten the drivers. The people have had enough of you: Baldemar, Panda, Gargamel, Ezequivel, and all those who cooperate with them.

With you Baldemar. And whoever you work for, we're going to kill you for being an asshole.  

From, 

Gente Nueva of Michoacán

Another narcomanta that was placed, contained a very similar message. The message reads as follows: 

Attention Notice

To all the people of the town of Pátzcuaro, 

We are already here and we are coming for all those rats that charge fees.

For you fucking cab driver Gargamel of Urvan, Ezequiel and his boss Baldemar, you all get the fuck out of here. 

From, 

Gente Nueva of Michoacán and Guerrero

Of note: one name is spelled "Ezequivel" on the Emperador Caltzontzin narcomanta and "Ezequiel" on the other narcomanta.

Full photo of Emperador Caltzontzin theater narcomanta.

Approximate location and larger context of the Emperador Caltzontzin theater. 

Sources: El Dia de Michoacán, Primera Plana, Pátzcuaro Noticias Article 1, Article 2, Noventa Grados, Ci Michoacán, El Queretano, CB Televisión, Debate