[Mexico] Explosions/Remote violence: Remote explosive/landmine/IED

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On April 2, 2025, a farmer was reportedly killed by a landmine explosion near lemon plantations in Puerta de Alambre, Michoacán, Mexico. The device was allegedly planted by Los Blancos de Troya, a criminal group, highlighting ongoing security challenges in Mexico's agricultural regions.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event. However, if confirmed, the incident could signal broader security deterioration in Michoacán's agricultural areas, potentially affecting local farming operations and worker safety in the region's citrus production zones.

Watch points

• Monitor for additional reports of explosive devices or violence targeting agricultural workers in Michoacán
• Track any evacuation of farming operations or disruption to citrus harvest activities in the broader region