Mexico arrests suspected gang leader accused of ordering mayor's killing

MEXICO CITY, July ‌30 (Reuters) - The ​alleged ​leader of a criminal cell linked to Mexico's powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel ‌has been arrested for ordering the assassination of ⁠a mayor in Michoacan state, Security Minister Omar Garcia said ‌in a post on ‌X on Thursday.

The slain mayor, Carlos Manzo of the city of Uruapan, was known for ​publicly criticizing the Mexican government's lack of action against crime in his region.

• The detainee, ⁠identified as Ramon Angel and known by the alias "El R1," is ​the suspected leader of "Los Rs," a cell allegedly linked to the Jalisco New Generation ​Cartel, Garcia said.

• The Los ‌Rs group has engaged in extortion, homicide and drug trafficking, according to ⁠Garcia.

• At least 31 people have been arrested for alleged links to the case, including a 17-year-old boy ⁠believed to have fired at the mayor who was ​then gunned down by security forces.

• The killing, in November 2025, shocked the country and triggered protests against insecurity.

• ‌Manzo was succeeded as mayor of Uruapan by his wife, Grecia Quiroz.

• Following ‌the killing, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a plan ⁠to combat crime ‌in the state, ​deploying more than 10,500 security force members.

(Reporting by Lizbeth Diaz, Editing by Daina Beth ‌Solomon)

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