Approximately 40 armed individuals, including some from the U.S., are facing multiple charges in Mexico after an assault on a church training camp.
The event unfolded this week in Vista Hermosa, a town in Michoacán, Mexico. Authorities conducted a raid on a ranch utilized for training by members of the Luz del Mundo (Light of the World) church. During the operation, various weapons, along with replicas used by the group for training, were confiscated. Some of these replicas notably resembled explosive devices.
According to information from the Michoacán Attorney General’s Office, the detained members were reportedly linked to a unit known as the “jazzer.” This group claimed they were preparing for an apocalyptic scenario.
Notably, U.S. citizens were identified as leaders within the group. Five of those arrested didn’t possess valid identification.
The choice of location for the raid was alarming to Mexican authorities due to the area’s reputation for cartel violence, particularly the presence of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Reports suggest a connection between CJNG and La Luz Del Mundo.
The leader of La Luz Del Mundo, Naason Joaquin Garcia, is currently in U.S. custody facing serious federal charges, including racketeering, child sex trafficking, and exploitation of minors. He is also serving a 16-year prison term in California for the sexual abuse of minors.
