Mexico arrests alleged cartel leader linked to mayor's killing, 19 others

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Mexican law enforcement arrested Rafael “N,” known as “R2,” and 19 alleged associates in an operation targeting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The group is linked to violence and extortion, including against avocado producers, and the crackdown involved cooperation with the US Drug Enforcement Administration.

Mexican law enforcement has successfully arrested Rafael 'N', or 'R2', and 19 accomplices in a major crackdown on the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, notorious for its violent actions and extortion of avocado producers. Collaborating with the US Drug Enforcement Administration, this operation shines a light on the challenges of transnational crime.