Which criminal groups operate in Villanueva, a municipality in Zacatecas where the Aguilar family ranch is located?

Authorities have confirmed that members of the Aguilar family were near El Soyate in Villanueva, Zacatecas, during an attack on police forces. The incident highlights the presence of criminal activity in the area surrounding the Aguilar family ranch. While specific criminal groups operating in Villanueva have not been explicitly named in the available information, the region is known for the activity of organized crime groups. The situation underscores ongoing security challenges in Zacatecas, a state with a history of violent confrontations involving criminal organizations.