Mexican special forces arrest top commander of powerful cartel
Mexican special forces have arrested Audias Flores, a top commander of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, during a precision operation. His capture, along with a key money launderer, has led to increased violence in the region, with gunmen blocking roads. The U.S. embassy has warned its employees to avoid the area following these developments.
- ▪Audias Flores was arrested without a single shot being fired during a coordinated operation by Mexican special forces.
- ▪Flores was considered a potential successor to the slain cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho.
- ▪The operation involved over 500 troops and was supported by intelligence from U.S. authorities.
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Audias Flores (white shirt) was captured ‘without a single shot being fired’, the navy said in a statement. Photograph: Mexican Secretariat of National Defense/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAudias Flores (white shirt) was captured ‘without a single shot being fired’, the navy said in a statement. Photograph: Mexican Secretariat of National Defense/AFP/Getty ImagesMexicoMexican special forces arrest top commander of cartel and his alleged money laundererArrests of Audias Flores and César Alejandro ‘N’ lead to gunmen blocking roads, as US embassy warns employees to avoid Reynosa after earlier arrestGuardian staff and agencies in MonterreyTue 28 Apr 2026 07.00 EDTFirst published on Tue 28 Apr 2026 04.35 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Mexican authorities have arrested two…
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