Mexico arrests alleged Jalisco cartel leader 'R2' with US intel

Mexican authorities captured Rafael Alvarez, alias 'R2', a senior figure in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, using intelligence shared by the US DEA. The arrest is a notable counter-narcotics success but its impact on cartel operations is uncertain, as leadership voids often trigger succession violence.

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