Mexican forces arrest 'R2', CJNG leader linked to mayor's murder

Mexican authorities, with DEA assistance, arrested Rafael Álvarez Ayala ('R2'), a leader of the Los Rojos cell of the CJNG, in Mexico. He is suspected of involvement in the murder of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manza. The arrest is a significant blow to the cartel's leadership, though the full extent of his role and the operational impact remain unclear.

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