Mexico captures top cartel leader
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 01:13 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
The Mexican military has captured Audias Flores Silva, also known as 'El Jardinero', a top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The US offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his capture.
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