### [2026-08-18](/feed/2026/08/18/index.md)

##### Mexican drug war
# Five gunmen are killed by members of the Mexican Army after an encounter in Los Palillos locality, Los Reyes, Michoacán. 




### Sources:

1. [Latinus <small>in Spanish</small>](https://latinus.us/mexico/2026/8/18/ejercito-abate-cinco-hombres-armados-en-michoacan-suman-once-muertos-en-cinco-dias-181954.html)

### Changes:

1. Five gunmen were killed by elements Mexican Army after an encounter in the locality of Los Palillos, Los Reyes, Michoacán. This skirmish is part of a ring of violence during the last week in the state of Michoacán which left eleven gunmen killed.[https:--latinus.us-mexico-2026-8-18-ejercito-abate-cinco-hombres-armados-en-michoacan-suman-once-muertos-en-cinco-dias-181954.html(LatinUs)] _2026-08-20 06:00:41 (First version)_
2. Five gunmen are killed by members of the Mexican Army after an encounter in Los Reyes, Michoacán, Mexico.  _2026-08-20 14:00:41 (Update)_
2. Five gunmen are killed by members of the Mexican Army after an encounter in Los Palillos locality, Los Reyes, Michoacán.  _(Current version)_

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