Top Jalisco cartel leader 'El Jardinero' arrested in Mexico - Reuters
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""Flores Silva’s arrest marks an important step in combating those who profit from fentanyl trafficking.""
— Ronald Johnson , Executive
"His arrest will have a bigger effect on CJNG operations than Mencho being taken out."
— Carlos Olivo , Other
"He’s also wanted by US authorities for extradition."
— Omar Garcia Harfuch , Politician
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Audias Flores, known as 'El Jardinero', is a top commander of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
He is a top leader in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, known as 'El Jardinero.'
Carlos Olivo is a former US Drug Enforcement Administration assistant special agent in charge and an expert on the CJNG.
Claudia Sheinbaum is the President of Mexico City.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
El Jardinero is a top leader of the Jalisco cartel in Mexico.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', is a notorious drug lord in Mexico.
The Secretary of Security and Civilian Protection in Mexico.
Ronald Johnson is the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.
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Mexican special forces arrested Audias Flores, known as 'El Jardinero,' a top commander of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in the western state of Nayarit. Flores was considered a potential successor to 'El Mencho,' who was killed in February. He is wanted by U.S. authorities for extradition.
Audias Flores Silva, alias 'El Jardinero,' a top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was arrested by the Mexican Navy in Nayarit. His capture follows the death of 'El Mencho' in February and raises questions about the cartel's succession plans.
The arrest of Audias Flores Silva, alias 'El Jardinero,' a top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has led to violence in Nayarit, including roadblocks and arson attacks. The state government has urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero,' a top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was arrested in Nayarit, Mexico. He was considered a potential successor to the cartel's previous leader, 'El Mencho,' who was killed in February. U.S. authorities had offered a $5 million reward for his capture.
Mexican special forces arrested Audias Flores, known as 'El Jardinero,' a top commander of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in the western state of Nayarit. Flores was considered a potential successor to 'El Mencho,' who was killed in February. He is wanted by U.S. authorities for extradition.
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