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Mexico arrests top Jalisco drug lord

Jan 31, 2014, 2:07 AM EST
Residents of Tecoanapa (foreground) block the road that connects their town with Tierra Colorada, Ayutla, in Guerrero State, Mexico, on August 6, 2024 to prevent more than 100 soldiers from passing through, after the military seized large-caliber weapons from members of the community self-policing groups.
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Mexican security forces say they have arrested one of the leaders of the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel. Ruben Oseguera Gonzalez, known as El Menchito, is believed to be the second-in-command in the criminal organisation led by his father. He was arrested in a major operation that involved dozens of soldiers.

Background:

Mexico arrests Jalisco New Generation drug lord El Menchito [BBC]

Mexico changes tack on vigilante groups [CNN]

Vigilantes beat back ruthless cartel [TIME]

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