He orders vigilante groups to put down their weapons . The Knights say they 're protecting themselves against the Knights Templar cartel . Today 's problems started in the state at least a decade ago , said Julio Hernandez Granados , a former Michoacan government spokesman . Residents say they 're caught in the middle of spiraling violence . Some worry the armed groups could have a darker aim .
He orders vigilante groups to put down their weapons . The Knights say they 're protecting themselves against the Knights Templar cartel . Residents say they 're caught in the middle of spiraling violence . Some worry the armed groups could have a darker aim .