Mexico arrests alleged cartel leader wanted in US, 19 others; suspect linked to mayor’s killing and avocado extortion​on November 9, 2026 at 7:35 am

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.